friendship
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Living Halfly
Whether in a community of faith,a circle of friendsor a partnership with one,we all need a safe space to be authentic, to speak our truth, to reveal our emotions. Until this happens,we live halfly. When this happens–when… Continue reading
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“You Are What You Love”
Rumi suggests,"You are what you love."What then are you? I am silence.I am friends.I am a photograph revealing the unexpected.I am a poem provoking discovery.I am a walk in the woods.I am music.I am wonder.I am God. Text… Continue reading
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After One Martini
After one martiniand half their order of crostini,he confessed:"When it comes to Godand matters of faith,I have many doubts." She put down her glass."Sweetie, that's very good." "Good?" he asked. "Well, yes.Doubts are empty spaces waiting to be filled,like holes… Continue reading
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I Could Have Used You Today
I could have used you today. I needed you: a stillpoint, a saner pivot, a rock to cling to while the currents pushed and pulled, someone to click download, arms to cry in, acceptance of the mess I am. I needed another perspective, a… Continue reading
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Come to Me
Come to me;kick off your shoes. Come to me;let slip the mask.Breath.Smile only if you want to.Cry when needed.Speak your mind. Come to me;regroup;hide. Come into peace. Text and image © 2011 by Dirk deVries. All rights reserved. Continue reading