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From One Fecund Source
Poems From The Porch Petite yellow wildflowers, on the verge of blooming, are leaning into the warmth of the sun. Their stems stretch...
Rev. Ani
Sep 22, 20232 min read
Scenic Wonder
Poems From The Porch Petite, yellow wildflowers hanging on tenaciously to the cliff’s edge San Juan river steadily carving time into the...
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Sep 21, 20232 min read
Goodheartedness
Poems From The Porch Sun warming green on the mountains and fecund valley below Happy campers walking by offering cheerful morning...
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Sep 12, 20231 min read
Because We Are
Poems From The Porch Blue Pond Springs, St. Charles Canyon, Cache National Forest, Idaho White Aspen bark with green leaves poised to...
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Sep 7, 20232 min read
Expanding Outward
Poems From The Porch A very important person — do they know it? — cut up fresh pineapple and honeydew melon and placed the lusciousness...
Rev. Ani
Jul 25, 20232 min read
Feeding The Ducks
Poems From The Porch Great blue heron standing solo on the bank Mosquito hawks hovering overhead in community Cloud puffs slowly and...
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Jun 13, 20232 min read
I Will Be
Poems From The Porch One petite daylily is blossoming near the ground. Her cousins in another garden are growing tall and regal. A...
Rev. Ani
Jun 10, 20232 min read
Being With
Poems From The Porch Cicada chorus rising and falling Water's surface adorned with sequins of light Throaty bullfrog croaking like a tuba...
Rev. Ani
Jun 9, 20232 min read
Harvesting Beauty
Poems From The Porch Great blue heron landing on the shore Five noisy ducks congregating beside me Nimble mosquito hawks hunting over...
Rev. Ani
Jun 7, 20232 min read
Love in the Now
Poems On The Porch I am captivated by the simple beauty of a rooster crowing and black-eyed Susans growing wild and free. Buddha’s short...
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Jun 2, 20232 min read
The Gift of You and Me
Poems From The Porch Mirror trees practicing handstands Gnarly oak, skyscraper pines Morning coolness Still water offering peace Dove...
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Jun 1, 20231 min read
Consolation
Poems From The Porch This is a magical place where the meadowlark, cardinal, wren, and mockingbird sing in harmony, with the bluejay...
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May 30, 20232 min read
Well-being Is Possible
Poems From The Porch Sunshine pouring through pink gladiolus Yellow daylilies, warm and vulnerable Shasta daisies looking mischievous...
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May 25, 20232 min read
Digging Within, Reaching Without
Poems From The Porch I planted one zinnia seed, and in less than a month, its stalk has grown six inches. Every day its momentum is...
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May 24, 20232 min read
Finding My Treasure
Poems From The Porch Black squirrel taking my measure Red-winged black bird gliding across the lake Blue-black crow landing on a branch...
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May 22, 20231 min read
An Ordinary Day
Poems From The Porch Rooster, chimes, and glistening dew A soft breeze awakening my senses Sunlight on purple wildflowers Yolk-yellow...
Rev. Ani
May 15, 20232 min read
What I Am Doing Right Now
Poems From The Porch What I am doing right now is sitting on the porch listening to the dove, the rooster, and the chimes, feeling the...
Rev. Ani
May 12, 20232 min read
Fragrant Springs
Poems From The Porch A blue jay is tenaciously attempting to break off a twig. His persistent efforts have paid off, and now he flies...
Rev. Ani
May 9, 20232 min read
Incarnational Becoming
Poems From The Porch The fragrant gardenias are releasing their sweetness in an offering of self-surrender while the vibrant colors,...
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May 5, 20232 min read
The Illusion of Perspective
Poems From The Porch A spotlight is shining on a white-petaled flower, making it appear pink. Projection colors perception, sometimes...
Rev. Ani
May 3, 20232 min read
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