different – Barb, poet priest

Walking on Water

Walking on WaterPentecost 11; Matthew 14:22-36You come to me when strength begins to failand waves of chaos loom above my head.All night the gale has toyed with skill and sail;my hope is now too shredded to be said.At dawn you walk on water, coming near:it seems you move above and in and throughas though atContinue reading “Walking on Water”

Many Dwelling Places

Many Dwelling PlacesEaster 5; John 14:1-14Creator of diversity,you value all that’s odd and wild;at home in vast infinity,you house creation as your child.Your home has multitudes of roomswith space most generously to sparefor different ways to be expressed,and guests to be unique yet share. Your home is open when I knock:the fires are burning, bedsContinue reading “Many Dwelling Places”