it’s autumn in missouri persimmons fall off the tree the frost is on its way sun sets early today the cool winds blow gently across my skin that’s how I know autumn is here again
Tag Archives: Joy
Day Two
We drove across Wyoming in mid-January back in 2021. The snow blasted across the road in front of us as we inched slowly across the massive patches of ice. Vehicles were zooming past us. That same day, we counted six semis overturned by the inland hurricane winds ripping across the land. We vowed we wouldContinue reading “Day Two”
Lighten Up a Little
Don’t sit near a pool and complain about getting splashed. Words to live by. I recently heard someone complaining about going to a pool where children were having a good time. They got splashed by the little tykes. I have so many questions for them. 1. Why did they go to the pool? 2. DidContinue reading “Lighten Up a Little”
Water the Garden
I enjoy watering the flower and vegetable gardens, and the trees we’ve recently planted. It’s a joy to watch the dirt soak it up. I water after the sun sets. It’s usually dark or almost dark. People have told me that it’s not good for the plants, but I have this thing about watering inContinue reading “Water the Garden”
God is There
In the deepest darkest place, Where you wouldn’t show your face, In the abortion clinic, In the home of the cynic, When you are abused, When you feel confused, In every school hallway, When your child goes astray, In the lonely nursing home, Wherever it is you roam, When you’re loved one lost their mind,Continue reading “God is There”
