Peace
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The Portal
Every time you become awareof your anger,your tension,your disconnection,your frustration,that awarenessopens a portalthrough which you can stepto embrace peace. It's a tap on the shoulder;it's a voice whispering in your ear,"Hey, what's going on here?Is this really what you want?"… Continue reading
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Sleep Calls Me
Sleep calls meon a quiet Saturday afternoonwhen the ironing and vacuuming are doneand it's not yet time to start dinner. She calls me from the bedroom,where she's already lured the catsinto one, black, circular mass of slow breathingand entwined limbs.… Continue reading
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If You Seek
If you seek a God of vengeance and violence,you will find your God in the Bible.If you seek a God of compassion and love,you will find your God in the Bible.In fact,the history of Christianitytells the story of the battlebetween… Continue reading
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Something’s Coming
Something's coming–there's thunder from the south,and a tightening of the air,dusk–and again, as every evening–crows spiraling downwardto disappear into hunched trees.The sky is a textbook of clouds–every shape,every color. Something's coming… Text and image © 2011 by Dirk deVries. All… Continue reading
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Scenic Turnout
"Nice view," we say–snap two quick pics–back in the car,eyes wide for the next DQ. Stop. Turn around and drive back. Get out of the car and stand thereuntil you feel yourself sink into the landscape. What's written for you in… 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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Unlike the Dog
Unlike the dog,who resents being crated for the night,I ease willinglyinto my four-poster,where metal trellis and faux vines frame me,and I am angel safe. From the four upper railshang talismans: a string of Tibetan prayer bells–tiny and tingling–scatter intentions; a… Continue reading
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Rest
All by itself rest is a form of prayer– necessary prayer. Text and image © 2011 by Dirk deVries. All rights reserved. Continue reading
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The Mystics
The mystics of all faithsunderstood (and understand)one simple truth: beyond creeds,beyond dogma,all are one,we share the same journey;we gather at the same table,we sip wine poured without restraintby the Host without favorites. Text and image © 2011 by Dirk deVries.… Continue reading