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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...
Rev. Ani
May 2, 20232 min read
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...
Rev. Ani
Apr 30, 20232 min read
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...
Rev. Ani
Apr 27, 20232 min read
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...
Rev. Ani
Apr 18, 20232 min read
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...
Rev. Ani
Mar 23, 20232 min read
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...
Rev. Ani
Mar 22, 20231 min read
Preferencing Awareness
Poems From The Porch Photo by dylan nolte on Unsplash Interdependence supporting the whole Emotional and mental dependence disempowering...
Rev. Ani
Mar 20, 20231 min read
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...
Rev. Ani
Mar 17, 20231 min read
Ordinary Human Experience
Poems From The Porch Making unskillful choices Feeling the impact of the unskillful choices of others Offering forgiveness to self and...
Rev. Ani
Mar 3, 20232 min read
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...
Rev. Ani
Mar 2, 20232 min read
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...
Rev. Ani
Mar 1, 20231 min read
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...
Rev. Ani
Feb 28, 20231 min read
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...
Rev. Ani
Feb 24, 20231 min read
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...
Rev. Ani
Feb 23, 20232 min read
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...
Rev. Ani
Feb 22, 20232 min read
The Price
(Or Five Months Ago Today) Poems From The Porch An introspective waterfowl is swimming solo, diving, then flying low. Her reflection is...
Rev. Ani
Feb 21, 20232 min read
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...
Rev. Ani
Nov 10, 20222 min read
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...
Rev. Ani
Nov 9, 20222 min read
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...
Rev. Ani
Nov 3, 20222 min read
His Love
Poems From The Porch Deadwood serves a purpose. It houses food for hungry woodpeckers. What purpose does your death serve? What nutrients...
Rev. Ani
Oct 2, 20221 min read
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