Community, then, is an indispensable term in any discussion of the connection between people and land. — Wendell Berry We watched the day end along our city’s skyline, the October night harkening back to all that makes community special — the flavors, smells, sights, sounds that remind you of where you live now, and whileContinue reading “Centennial Park”
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Migraine
…out of the mud and mire… — from Psalm 40:2 It begins — that hint of light flashing somewhere at the periphery, but there even as I close my eyes, the way you see sparks after flash photography, and soon that faint flicker becomes loud, a sharp-edged row of teeth and claws biting and scratching me,Continue reading “Migraine”
Joy Lives
Let the fields and their crops burst out with joy! Let the trees of the forest sing for joy! — Psalm 96:12 In sun-ray petals, in twilight lit dawning blooms — joy lives everywhere…. —C.L. Fisher, October 2021 Unless otherwise indicated, all writings and images are the work of C.L. Fisher and may not beContinue reading “Joy Lives”
Denouement
Whatever is has already been, and what will be has been before…. — Ecclesiastes 3:15 What adornment does nature need? None other than the elemental realness of soil, water, nutrients — the truth of a fallen leaf, the honesty of split bark, the epiphany of scattered petals — all becoming a denouement of autumn, aContinue reading “Denouement”
Repose
Sunlight settled in a deep patch of emerald revealing a tangle of petals and wings; nearby I lingered stilled and bewildered by the sheer beauty of tiny, overlooked things. —C.L. Fisher, October 2021 Unless otherwise indicated, all writings and images are the work of C.L. Fisher and may not be copied, used, or distributed withoutContinue reading “Repose”
The Good Way
Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; then you will find rest for your souls. — Jeremiah 6:16 So many paths we miss in this hurry-to-live life when we chose the expected course instead of a restful way — being contentContinue reading “The Good Way”
An Evening Out
We turned once more round Centennial Park, the sun setting fire to our Tall City, a dancing light reflecting possibility — oh, the astounding beauty of a West Texas evening. —C.L. Fisher, October 2021 Unless otherwise indicated, all writings and images are the work of C.L. Fisher and may not be copied, used, or distributedContinue reading “An Evening Out”
Realm Walker
I’ve watched you now a full half-hour; Self-poised upon that yellow flower…. — William Wordsworth Monarch of the leaves high stepping your greenery and crowned by sunrise. —C.L. Fisher, October 2021 Unless otherwise indicated, all writings and images are the work of C.L. Fisher and may not be copied, used, or distributed without permission.
Dawning Praises
Wake up, my heart! Wake up, O lyre and harp! I will wake the dawn with my song. —Psalm 57:8 You sing for me and the mountain before the others rise, and I feel as if I could listen to this symphony, your warbles and the quaking leaves, until Jesus walks me home — suchContinue reading “Dawning Praises”
Daisy Stars
Where innocent bright-eyed daisies are, With blades of grass between, Each daisy stands up like a star Out of a sky of green. — Christina Rossetti A princess flower in her silken dress pressed white, a heart, impassioned. C.L. Fisher, October 2021 Unless otherwise indicated, all writings and images are the work of C.L. FisherContinue reading “Daisy Stars”
Poetic Meanderings 