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Posts the highlight poetry written with another poet – combined pieces, or posts that highlight poems by two or more poets writing using the same writing prompt.

Dec 25 – By your side

Posted on December 25, 2016December 24, 2016 by Laurel Archer
Merry Christmas!  Advent is complete and so is this Advent writing journey.  Psalm 85 has been providing some grazing space for me for a couple of months now – especially the section which beg... Read More

Dec 24 – Pilgrimage

Posted on December 24, 2016December 17, 2016 by Laurel Archer
Footsore Well-heeled fatigue Glamping pilgrims fixed on Luminous singularity Heartthrob Hope in the throat, quest through the night Sprinting to the finish Offering gifts Hands raised © 2016 – ... Read More

Dec 21 – Questions

Posted on December 21, 2016December 17, 2016 by Laurel Archer
Will this, savior-son work with his hands, nailing wood into usefulness? Can a father teach his son to build the New Creation? © 2016 – Laurel Archer and Laurel Pritchard Photo Credit – P... Read More

Dec 18 – He said

Posted on December 18, 2016December 11, 2016 by Laurel Archer
Possibilities in convention “Her name was Mary,” It records. “Greetings, you who are highly favoured!” He regaled. “The Lord is with you, do not be afraid,” He challenged. “You have foun... Read More

Dec 17 – Positioned

Posted on December 17, 2016December 10, 2016 by Laurel Archer
Esther becoming queen beautifully positioned to practice the impossible ponder… fear, confusion, and acceptance crowded by expansion remember – breathe Mary © 2016 Laurel Archer and Laure... Read More

Dec 14 – Extend

Posted on December 14, 2016December 6, 2016 by Laurel Archer
King David extends an accessible table spread generously. The ‘other’ is family now tucked in, belly up, at home. © 2016 – Laurel Archer and Denice Bezoplenko Photo Credit: John Archer Poet... Read More

Dec 10 – Upended

Posted on December 10, 2016December 9, 2016 by Laurel Archer
Two of my writing friends worked together on the theme of the first Passover, seen in the light of a future Passover. Feast Succulent roast Standing, devouring, listening As doorpost-blood mocks death... Read More

Dec 4 – A Flood of Praise

Posted on December 4, 2016December 4, 2016 by Laurel Archer
A Flood of Praise Praise for this resinous wood the stalls, skylight, and great door swinging. Praise for the pairs of birds, beasts, reptiles all this flying, calling, stomping, braying, slithering. ... Read More

Dec 3 – After Eden

Posted on December 3, 2016December 3, 2016 by Laurel Archer
Fruit Cultivated, culled Remembering, wondering, asking Are these thorns forever? Yield Reseed soil with longing For another chance Faintly hopeful Harvest © 2016 by Laurel Archer & Violet Nesdol... Read More

Toward Christmas Intro

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Laurel Archer
For many years now I have marked Advent by postings daily writings, reflecting with characters from the Great Story: Creation to Bethlehem.  My joy has been increased over the past two years by inclu... Read More
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