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Love, Mother Earth
Dear Children of Mine, As the winds whisper through the trees and the rivers continue their ceaseless flow, I find a moment to speak to you. It’s time for us to talk about the future – our future – and … Continue reading
Food Waste, Or Not
In her poem called, “We Are One” (found in this month’s Soul Matters Materials), Reverend Karen Anderson says, The truth is we make this planet about us, and only usand when we do, the earth calls our separate selves back, … Continue reading
What Would the Dodo Say?
In twilight’s haze, I stand alone, A specter of a world long gone. Once roamed free with feathers bright, Now lost to shadows in the night. Oh, humans, heed my silent plea, In your hands, lies Earth’s decree. For I, … Continue reading
A Democracy of Friendship
In the poem, “Hug O’ War” by Shel Silverstein he writes, I will not play at tug o’ war.I’d rather play at hug o’ war,Where everyone hugsInstead of tugs,Where everyone gigglesAnd rolls on the rug,Where everyone kisses,And everyone grins,And everyone … Continue reading
Earth Care. People Care. Fair Share.
During the pandemic I became invested in permaculture and gardening. I dove deep into Restoration Agriculture: Real-World Permaculture for Farmers by Mark Shepard and Dana O’Driscoll’s book Sacred Actions. They both discuss Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share in … Continue reading
Opening. Doorways.
A couple of poets have been making some adjustments for me, none less than US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo, and the beloved Mary Oliver. They each have something to say about prayer, and when they are done, they have shown … Continue reading