Dreaming Right About Now

I’d rather be dreaming but I don’t know how It was all going great till I had to pee I’ve had Melatonin and Sleepy Time Tea My work pile’s  a mile high and awaits only me I’d rather be dreaming right about now.   I’d rather be dreaming, heavy hangs the brow but a rogue … Read more

Ngauga

Ngarana Tata Wangarî wa Magû, Augire atîrî, “Angîkorwo ndûrî Jesû, Ndûrî kîndû ûrî. Angîkorwo ndûi Jesu, Ndûri kîrîa ûî.” Naniî ngauga, “Angîkorwo nîûrî Jesû, Ndûrî kîndû ûtarî. Angîkorwo nîûî Jesû, Ndûrî kîndû ûtoî.” (Calling all Kikuyus: It is lamentable that many Kikuyu are unable to read in their native tongue. I aim to increase Kikuyu … Read more

Holding it Together

I remember my youth, Fast and uptight, Resilient and taut, Easy to excite.   Then I was a dish, but now turning Into a well-seasoned casserole; As my physical knack to hold it together slacks, Goes lax.   I’m more flexible though. Resting and relaxing, Stretching and accommodating, Binding and creating. For the afternoon knows What … Read more

I’ve Had it!

I’m watching myself run away. Down the dusty dirt road I go. Stomping with vexed resolve, I’ll never come back, oh, no!   That’s the last time they dismiss me… I don’t have to put up with this… They’ll miss and appreciate me now… I left with nary a kiss.   I overstuffed my favorite … Read more

Ash Tuesday

This is a tribute to one of the most dignified people I have ever had the privilege of caring for. He and his family impacted my life deeply for almost 2 years. Some people grow deep roots into our hearts in no time… Our beloved Gorge flares in a fury of flames and ash Started … Read more

The J Factor

This past week in my life: Johnston awaits serious cardio-pulmonary decision, Jan had trigger finger hand surgery, Josiah broke his femur & was life-flighted to a trauma center, Jake is emerging fabulously from a coma, Jason unexpectedly (for us,) went home to Jesus. Just saying… https://dailypost.wordpress.com/prompts/organize/