There are unspeakably selfish acts, The actions of those who think that their cause is sacred above all else and that civilians are just collateral damage, Just warm bodies to shoot cold and [Read more...]
At first I snickered at the thought of such audaciousness. What kind of person would presume to tell God what to do? Then I sobered as I realized the truth in my own life. There it was, In stark [Read more...]
The dream is shattered The path hazy The end uncertain. And I am wrecked. How to go forward when retreat seems the balm, How to take one step when I’m laid [Read more...]
The view was breathtaking at this altitude, but I couldn’t breathe. My heart pounded. I felt the shaky fingers of fear clutch my throat and begin to squeeze the thinning air out of my laboring [Read more...]
I sit on the lush creek bank listening to the roaring mountain stream. The mountain cabin with smoke thinly trailing from the chimney, is backlit by the rising sun which chases away the chill. Taking [Read more...]
The terror was real. My heart raced as I lay frozen in a semi-aware state of consciousness. Unable to stop them, the night terrors of my West Texas childhood were infrequent, but seared into my [Read more...]
We thought we had at least two more weeks--maybe three. But the news wasn't good. High blood pressure appeared A deadline imposed. Deliver today! Panic [Read more...]
As you let them go… The last one is the hardest. Tiny shoes, tiny backpacks, Eyes that shine with excitement or eyes that shy with fear It matters not. The hard is in the parting, [Read more...]
He had a funny look on his face. I knew something was up. As he led me down the hall to our room, he prefaced the bomb with, “Now don’t worry, I’ll get it out…” And then I began to feel the [Read more...]