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A Life of Meaning
If you want that life–that life of meaning,that life of union with the divine,that life of satisfaction, devotion, wholeness,that life of true and constant perspective–then pursue it full-heartedly. Don't go about it half-assed.It's all or nothing. Text and image © 2013… Continue reading
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Love
The one I loveis remarkably vulnerable,unabashedly transparent,hopelessly trusting,and absolutely beautiful. And I?I am undeservedly blessed. Text and image © 2012 by Dirk deVries. All rights reserved. Continue reading
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You
I spent my lifeseeking you,my soul-friend. At first you seemed to mea mirrorreflecting my history, my loss, my courage. Now I knowyou are the voice of sustenance, challenge, nurture. Who knewthat consentwould be so easy, so stabilizing, … Continue reading
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Midlife Wedding Day
We shall spend our lives together.I feel rather more certain of this at 58,than I could have at 25 or 40. We shall be together when one of us dies–not a morbid thought, but comforting:either I will hold you,or you me,and one… Continue reading
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The Workout
Every morning for 90 days,I've committed to working outwith a man on a set of DVDswho at times seems like the devil incarnate(ironically, with a god's body),whom I'm trusting with my life,as he attempts to whip me into shape.Some mornings… Continue reading
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My Mystery
Blind me,that I may see.Deafen me,that I may hear.Mute me,that I may whisper your name. What must I loseto unite with you, my Mystery? Text, image and audio © 2011 by Dirk deVries. All rights reserved. To listen to this… Continue reading
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If I Give You My Heart
If I give you my heart, Will you carry it with you? Will you keep it from harm,If I give you my heart? If I give you my heart, Where will you keep it? Will it be close to yours,If I give you my… Continue reading