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    The Beauty

    Craving the wonder of His most delicate creation, The magnitude of its power wrapped in a searching fog, All things point to the Creator and His tangible… Read more “The Beauty”

    January 11, 2018 by secondratecyclist

    Ancient Men

    In the company of Ancient Men with grey hair, Rolling past their granite fingers reaching, Stretching so far and fare, These Ancients shadow trees and field, Breathing… Read more “Ancient Men”

    August 28, 2017 by secondratecyclist

    Does the Bard Still Have It?

    Christmas is over. I’ll get to the joy of giving later. During the many family gatherings I was asked if William Shakespeare is still relevant today. I almost… Read more “Does the Bard Still Have It?”

    December 30, 2015December 30, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    The Beautiful Season

    I grew up in North Alabama in a little town called Piedmont. When cotton was king and textiles were attached to most paychecks, the town in the… Read more “The Beautiful Season”

    October 29, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    His Protection

    Wrapped eternally in His wings, In a loving aspect of worship, I can find the little things. Who is to say we are new to understanding His will? For life… Read more “His Protection”

    September 30, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    In Such Nobel Events

    In such noble events as we aspire, Can we see a thing most deep, Or fable a story and be marked a liar? And all of this in pursuit of a… Read more “In Such Nobel Events”

    July 29, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    When We Met

    We met that evening at ten, While his sweet mother rested. Through watery eyes I watched– A magnificent miracle breathe and squeak– A glorious gift from God.… Read more “When We Met”

    October 15, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Ever Been in a Meeeeeeeting?

    At the Very Lengthy Meeting by Kevin McCaffrey At the very lengthy meeting I actually felt my soul leave my body and rush toward the ceiling— and… Read more “Ever Been in a Meeeeeeeting?”

    May 14, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Craving

    Fractious clouds declare a presence of idle worry, Monster gales stopping short of angry screams, Desire and passion eaten by razor teeth of biting wind, Waking to… Read more “Craving”

    February 12, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Riding Meter

    Surly clouds and wild wind bemoan the end of the day, Misting. Cold. The chain chimes and gears sing their confined room release, And the black road,… Read more “Riding Meter”

    January 10, 2014January 10, 2014 by secondratecyclist

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