endurance

I am happy …

only sometimes I

walk outside after dark,

Barefoot on

the cool soft grass

feeling the renewal come

from deep inside the earth

Replenishing tired feet

and calming the spirit,

the energy of nature …

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I was always treated

Less than

Then I found running

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“Whispered Prayer” Written and Produced by Christine McNeill-Matteson Music Written and Performed by Kip Haaheim Vocals by Katie Bieber Video Produced by Jon Matteson and Erin Schaut Directed, Shot, and Edited by Jon Matteson Starring Erin Schaut

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There is slumber in my words, and sleep in my thoughts.

I question all the good intent and wonder about the loss.

A new year’s path has made its way into my morning light.

After I wake in meditation from last night.

I listen to the distant dog bark without regard today.

I stop for a moment before I leave and think of what to say.

To friends who see a dismal world and look out to blame.

And others who are unaware and continue the same.

I tie my shoes in celebrate, the life I do not understand.

I am a wonder as I go on and grateful where stand. 

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I run in the morning

It makes sense

As human nature

Fails us, and the universe

Pales from smoke

Water is dried by tears.

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