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Author Archives: dmdubay
like the rain
“Let the earth harken to the words of my mouth. May my instruction soak in like the rain, and my discourse permeate like the dew: like a downpour upon the grass, like a shower upon the crops. For I will … Continue reading
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greatest love
“Love one another. There is no greater love than this: to lay down one’s life for a friend.” John Chapter 15 That is quite a heavy idea to ponder. How do I lay down my life for a friend? Very … Continue reading
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Mothers’ Day
A poem in honor of Mothers’ Day A Mother’s Love On her nest she broods Alert. Through sun And wind and night Ever watchful, heedless Of the raindrops beautifully Beading her fine feathers Knowing one thing only— The nascent life … Continue reading
wisdom
How do I start again after falling off the wagon? I don’t want to give up at this point. I’m in my ninth month (of blogging) and I can’t throw in the towel now. In April I focused on fostering … Continue reading
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weeds
This month I have been focusing on the environment and how my thoughts and actions affect it, although, I have not been writing about it much. I have been in a quandary. This time of year is always packed with … Continue reading
nature singing
Travelling always upsets my rhythm of writing. I attended a Sweet Adeline’s Convention in Spokane and spent a lot of time indoors, listening to music. It was beautiful, but I was beginning to miss being out of doors and … Continue reading
My Easter Poem
Easter Season Surprise, delight, expanding, round Light, dynamic, tender, warm, Floating music, tingling, smiles, Aha! That’s it! Climactic, real, A hunger, urgent impulse, peace, Choked-up, tears and silence breathing, An embrace! Written 5/22/00 I noticed that one of the … Continue reading
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday In the tomb the silence soothes The agony is done and gone I rest beside His lifeless form Accepting that this is the end It’s peaceful here, I am not sad. I know that it must be … Continue reading
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footprints
I am devoting the month of April to increasing my awareness of how my actions affect the environment: not only the physical environment of our planet, but the spiritual and emotional environment as well. I will attempt to do something … Continue reading
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schedule it
I heard a talk once about the value of laughter. The speaker cited research about its effects on a person’s wellbeing, both mental and physical. “You need to have a laughing partner,” she said, “someone you can laugh with every … Continue reading
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