Rev. Ani
Vacancy
Poems From The Porch A black bird just flew to the top of an indoor waterfall, took a dip, then flew away. Now the gardener is watering...
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Rev. Ani
- Apr 30
- 2 min
Stepping Out Of The Tomb
Poems From The Porch I am in Nashville today listening to the sound of indoor waterfalls and letting their constancy provide a doorway to...
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Rev. Ani
- Apr 27
- 2 min
The Purpose of Her Life
Poems From The Porch My eyes are drawn this morning to one pink gladiolus displaying her regal beauty. She doesn’t seem to be referencing...
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Rev. Ani
- Apr 18
- 2 min
Taking a Risk
Poems From The Porch Bird’s homey-home nestled in the camellia bush Sky releasing soft tears Rooster adamantly calling all to awaken...
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Rev. Ani
- Mar 23
- 2 min
My Heart's Hospitality
Poems From The Porch Photo by Cyrus Gomez on Unsplash A duck is snacking on unknown tidbits in the fire pit at my campsite. Now he...
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Rev. Ani
- Mar 22
- 1 min
In the Midst of Grief
Poems From The Porch The promise of Easter A resurrection of joy Snow dissipating Warmth of the sun now felt Birdsong hearkening new life...
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Rev. Ani
- Mar 20
- 1 min
Preferencing Awareness
Poems From The Porch Photo by dylan nolte on Unsplash Interdependence supporting the whole Emotional and mental dependence disempowering...
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Rev. Ani
- Mar 17
- 1 min
The Dance of Manifestation
Poems From The Porch The mystery of personal incarnation Chaos rippling on the surface of the Great Depth of Peace Transforming rigid...
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Rev. Ani
- Mar 3
- 2 min
Ordinary Human Experience
Poems From The Porch Making unskillful choices Feeling the impact of the unskillful choices of others Offering forgiveness to self and...
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Rev. Ani
- Mar 2
- 2 min
Come Home, Little Heart
Poems From The Porch Squirrel traveling on branches Owl earnestly calling Blue jay snapping twigs The stillness of water-laden air Cawing...
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Rev. Ani
- Mar 1
- 1 min
The Peace of an Open Heart
Poems From The Porch Sweet sage smoke swirling Invisible spring elves smiling their mischief as they smear their sky pallet with wisps of...
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Rev. Ani
- Feb 28
- 1 min
Not Alone
Poems From The Porch Photo by Leo Chane on Unsplash Light making the whole world sing Green, yellow, white, and blue vying for attention...
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Rev. Ani
- Feb 24
- 1 min
Raising the Lid
Poems From The Porch Fallen limbs strewn about Autumn flowers blooming in spring Red starburst petals smiling Forlorn tom cat crying his...
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Rev. Ani
- Feb 23
- 2 min
The Human Experience
Poems From The Porch Knowing that I am meant to be here, that I AM here, swells my heart with delight. Seeing the petite, white...
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Rev. Ani
- Feb 22
- 2 min
The Prayer of Presence
Poems From The Porch Photo by Patrice Bouchard on Unsplash Loud chirping from an unseen singer Blue jay snaps a dead branch from the...
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Rev. Ani
- Feb 21
- 2 min
The Price
(Or Five Months Ago Today) Poems From The Porch An introspective waterfowl is swimming solo, diving, then flying low. Her reflection is...
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Rev. Ani
- Nov 10, 2022
- 2 min
The Fear of Losing Him
Poems From The Porch I dreamed of him briefly this morning. I was sitting in my old prayer chair in the sunroom writing, and he came...
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Rev. Ani
- Nov 9, 2022
- 2 min
Relaxing Into Eternity
Poems From The Porch Roosters and wind chimes Flowers sparsely present in the breeze Cats taking refuge on my lap Peace and sadness...
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Rev. Ani
- Nov 3, 2022
- 2 min
The Circle of Being
Poems From The Porch Everything is in the process of becoming. The confederate rose hibiscus blossoms bloom white, then pale pink, then a...
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Rev. Ani
- Oct 2, 2022
- 1 min
His Love
Poems From The Porch Deadwood serves a purpose. It houses food for hungry woodpeckers. What purpose does your death serve? What nutrients...
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