Awoke to find a tiger By my bedside. “Resolve to pray your day I’m from your sister. I am here to give you courage No fear you need to have.” “At night you sleep well?” she asks “I fear what lies under my bed,” comes my reply. She nuzzles me, says, “My eyes catch demon […]
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Wonder, Wonder, Bounding Tiger
Also posted in For Sister Emma, Grief & Wonder, Nature, Theme for 2011, Theme for the Year
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Wonderful
There is nothing more wonderful Than to have ones way Blocked by an angel, Holding a gift from God A practice when received Let’s us feel God’s love. Blind We bump into the angel. “Get out of my way” But the angel does not move If we fight we lose like Jacob If we turn […]
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Rules of the Heart
Breathe in God’s Love. Stop, part your time to make space for God. Say out loud “I love you” to the names of friends & foes. Humbly ask for God’s help & the help of all around. Know nothing; listen deeply for God’s joy in all. Shake & shudder to let go of physical attachments, […]
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The Nest
Nests are homes Made of scraps; Discarded pieces Of other lives Woven into love. Jamie Coats June 2004
Wild Flowers & Butterflies
The love of God Is like a butterfly That reminds us That we are as Beautiful as flowers And in our darkest heart Is the love giving Nectar of life. Jamie Coats January 2008
My Daily Prayer
“Ride out! With gentle voice. In name of Christ, celebrate a whole life with no dichotomy, a riot of visual imagery, to open eyes, to spiritualize.” Jamie Coats January 7th 2004
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Polish the Tortoise
Polish the tortoise Amble in love. Emerge out of the blue On four legs and tail too, Step slowly as forgiver, Father, fitter, lover, By balance my day foretold On my back the world, Daily a doable walk In search of the lettuce stalk, Oft idle, to rest, to turn To stop, to learn: From […]
Also posted in Nature, Theme for 2010, Theme for the Year
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Unbounded Love
Hands tied Rope cuts into flesh Over the edge I die? Saved by four loves: Daughter, lover, neighbor, brothers. Gather round, Help me stand my ground, Sense the change, Warmth in my heart. An open heart Can be a sharp heart, Cutting enough to be free. A razor, Now in my hands. I cut the […]
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Willow Tree Man
Let your rootedness shine! If an angel flew overhead I’d reach up and catch her By her Achilles heal And wonder if I’d make her crash to earth, Spraining or breaking an ankle, maybe worse, Or if I could catch her and Lower her gently for her foot To grace the earth. Let your rootedness […]
A Sonnet for 2008
Early to bed Wake rested Be spirit-led Free to be tested I love my Alexandra I love my drama I love my ballerina I love my neighbor Like a butterfly Gentle no force Feeling powered by Life’s course Make beautiful moments The year’s monuments Theme for 2008 Jamie Coats February 2008
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