poet
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The Poet
"I'm just rhyming," she said. "Rhyming what?" he asked. "Words, silly. Words and phrases.I'm playing, experimenting." "For what purpose?" She tapped the top of the penagainst her pursed lips."Well, every now and thensomething falls into place–something happens–and there's meaning,or depth,or… Continue reading
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Preachers and Poets
I know a womanwho writes beautiful words,words of healing and encouragement.Her meditations inspire.Her reflections open closed hearts. But in daily life,she speaks with harshness and cruelty,slashing and burning.She spews verbal napalmthat strips the foliagefrom human hearts. This is a dangerfor… Continue reading
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Behind and Beyond
We say,"Don't rely on appearance alone,"because great things movebehind and beyond appearances. When you begin to peer behind and beyond,you become a priest,a theologian,a liturgist,an artist,and a poet. Be ready. Text and image © 2011 by Dirk deVries. All rights… Continue reading