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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...

Rev. Ani
Jun 13, 20232 min read
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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
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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
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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...

Rev. Ani
Jun 2, 20232 min read
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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...

Rev. Ani
Jun 1, 20231 min read
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Consolation
Poems From The Porch This is a magical place where the meadowlark, cardinal, wren, and mockingbird sing in harmony, with the bluejay...

Rev. Ani
May 30, 20232 min read
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Well-being Is Possible
Poems From The Porch Sunshine pouring through pink gladiolus Yellow daylilies, warm and vulnerable Shasta daisies looking mischievous...

Rev. Ani
May 25, 20232 min read
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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...

Rev. Ani
May 24, 20232 min read
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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...

Rev. Ani
May 22, 20231 min read
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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
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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
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Incarnational Becoming
Poems From The Porch The fragrant gardenias are releasing their sweetness in an offering of self-surrender while the vibrant colors,...

Rev. Ani
May 5, 20232 min read
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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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Immediate Help When You Are Emotionally Activated or Flooded
Positive Mental Health Strategy photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash.com Feeling triggered (flooded/activated)? I have found the following...

Rev. Ani
Feb 14, 20223 min read
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