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Dec 21 – Joseph

Posted on December 21, 2017December 20, 2017 by Laurel Archer
Joseph craftsman, sweetheart wounded, kind, willing appointed father, trusted protector committed, quiet, concerned helpmate, dreamer a good man © 2017 – Laurel Archer Photo credit – Pixa... 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 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 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 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

Spring Cinquain

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Laurel Archer
These fabulous crocuses sprang up through last year’s decay.  How can my heart not ‘spring’ up too? Arise, resurrection pathway to life – follow your own awakening; open bloom... Read More

Writing Friendships

Posted on January 29, 2016January 29, 2016 by Laurel Archer
The picture above is of vibrant Laurel leaves of the variety that grow easily in this usually mild and rainy climate.  I’m attracted to them because I love green and because we share a name, bu... Read More

Stretch – Cinquain 5

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Laurel Archer
Stretch us into the day until we lay sleeping leaving the rest to your loving kindness. © 2016 Laurel Archer... Read More

Slant – Cinquain 4

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Laurel Archer
Look slant at your own life, all aspects, familiar as always, but now inclined to inspire. © 2016 Laurel Archer... Read More

Thin line – Cinquain 3

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Laurel Archer
Stopped short, Damascus blind – there’s a thin line of love that leads you safely back to a promise. © 2016 Laurel Archer... Read More
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