And the Blood Dripped Down

And the Blood Dripped Down

In the days of laws and sacrificeInnocent blood was shedFor cleansing and atonementBut the people lived in dread And the blood dripped downAnd lives were restoredBut there was never a forever cureUntil Jesus Christ the Lord The people listened to his wordsAnd watched...
Resurfacing

Resurfacing

Like the sea-nymphs searchingFor abducted PersephoneSo, my soul longs to findMy stolen freedom There are no more flights To explore long sought-after landsOr exotic delicacies shared at the tableConversations poured like fine wine into the night Embraces have...
I Sing Because…

I Sing Because…

There’s a song in my heart, but I haven’t been able to sing it.  With COVID and the churches shut down, and then the “no singing” mandate for the few churches that are meeting again – my song seems trapped. I’ve never been one of those people who belts out a song in...
Be a Vessel

Be a Vessel

With three patios available in the common areas, each guest of the Bayfront Inn can choose the right one for them.  The “back deck” is secluded and has tables and umbrellas just outside the guest rooms.  The “lower deck” is ground level, but is protected from the wind...
The Birds, the Bees, and the Dog

The Birds, the Bees, and the Dog

I see that look – the “What kinda craziness is she about to spew?” look. Okay, I didn’t really “see” it, but sensed it, because I felt it when I wrote it.  But I promise – there is no icky here – just animal observations. We have lots of birds in our backyard.  I know...