Humility
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Nuns File In
Nuns file intwo-by-two,palpable peace in black after whiteafter black after white…They reach the altarand bow to the Christ of the cross,then,each turning toward her partner,bow once more–this timeto the Christ within. Text and image © 2011 by Dirk deVries. All rights… Continue reading
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Isolation
The isolation we thinksaves us from hellis, in fact,creating it. Text and image © 2011 by Dirk deVries. All rights reserved. Continue reading
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A Poem Rarely Finishes
A poem rarely finishes,because we rarely finish…or only finish once. Upon my deathmy poems will gatherand say(some with sadness,some with wonder,some with relief),"Well, that's it then.No more fiddling." They will go on with their livesin whatever state I've left them.… Continue reading
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Only the Heroes
I am your soul,and this is what I require: silence to expand;stillness to recall;solitude to connect and confront. You are wise to be afraid;who wants to discover their true selves? Only the bravest among us.Only the prophets and poets.Only the… Continue reading
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Silence
Silenceis an invitationto go deep. Try it now. Text and image © 2011 by Dirk deVries. All rights reserved. Continue reading
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Declaration of Dependence
The Declaration of Independenceannounced our independencefrom oppression,not our disconnectionfrom the people of the worldor the earth and its beauty. We now needa Declaration of Dependence:we are one;our lives are forever intertwined;your pain is ours;the earth's sorrow is our sorrow. Our home… Continue reading
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Within Reach
What if the strongest desiresgiven us by Godhave been placed–purposefully–just outside our grasp? What if being humanmeans forever strivingfor the unattainable?This may bewhere compassion is born. Or is the pointto let go of the dreamand wrap ourselves fully aroundthat which… Continue reading
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Doormat
I may be your doormat,but where you standis holy ground. Text and image © 2011 by Dirk deVries. All rights reserved. Continue reading
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You and I
You and Iare creating a worldwe will never see, a world of peoplewe will never meet–shaped by our choices,by our cruelty or compassion. Live today for their tomorrow. Text and image © 2011 by Dirk deVries. All rights reserved. Continue reading
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Organized Religion, Part 3
"I don't believe in organized religion,"she said,moving a load of damp towelsfrom a washer to a nearby dryer. "That's why I like my church,"he said, struggling to match still-warm socks."It's less about organizing,and more about embracing." Text and image ©… Continue reading