In the middle of the city,in the heart of a busy day, over dirty concrete streets,a piercing calltwice spokenI know a hawk when I hear one;so sudden visions of northern exposureand sitka pine settelephone poles swaying.Praying today: For wild creatures adapting to living near people. … [Read more...] about Small stone, day 30
Archives for January 2012
Small stone, day 29
I walk into the living room with my cheese toast supper and discover a tardy champagne glow resting in the winter sky, still seeping into my window; so my body begins relaxing into the lengthening of days. Praying today: For people in the southern hemisphere who are relishing summer days. … [Read more...] about Small stone, day 29
Small stone, day 28
Two woodpeckers hammering in stereo, back and forth the drummingdances through the thawed air.Praying today: Giving thanks for musicians who praise you. … [Read more...] about Small stone, day 28
Small stone, day 27
Outside the window sounds a constant shrill call.I look for its source in the pussy willow bush but see nothing. When I step out the door, a disturbed hawk glides off the roof and away.The strident alarms soon settle into a conversation astwo newly visible chickadees peck at the ends of stems for seeds. Praying today: For all those who … [Read more...] about Small stone, day 27
Small stone, day 26
Contentment today isfinally to arrive home from workto sit in a warm corner,to feel the softest of yarnsslipping through my fingers, spilling a pattern of green and white.I stop every few minutes, spread my hand over the growing blanketand imagine the baby miles awaythat it will gently hold for me.Praying today: For all babies being born---and their … [Read more...] about Small stone, day 26