Poetry

A reflection set, a glance,

mirrored back the soul,

as narcissus asks himself

will I ever grow old.

The water shivers and

and refuses to say.

He looks again closer,

insisting to know.

He slips and falls

into the murky tow .

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Life settles to an understanding which keeps defining and redefining understanding. I just keep asking God to hold on to me. I want to be here for the family but sometimes I become exhausted. Let us continue to pray and hold on to the reigns. It is not just our lives, but the lives affected by the rumblings of our nation and our world. 

I figured out why happy does not feel the same as it used to. How can it? Our consciousness is being reminded every minute; all is not right with the world. So instead of laughing loudly when we can laugh, or crying when we think we should. It is manifested by our very existent in a world of ‘sorrow’ around the world. 

can it be I think

The colors fade in a blink

So I wait …😅

Often pansies stuck inside,

cut from a garden

right outside.

She gathered them,

cleaned them,

a bouquet she would make.

Then she would say,

” oh goodness sake.”

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I was always treated

Less than

Then I found running

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An early run

guided by the crescent moon;

pray for the children.

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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