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Chasing Kites

My heart in hiding/ Stirred for a bird, — the achieve of, the mastery of the thing!” — from The Windhover by Gerard Manley Hopkins We have a pair of kites in our neighborhood, but you must have a sharp eye to find them. I am constantly looking to the sky and in the limbsContinue reading “Chasing Kites”

Faith

A beseeching of our souls in a ceaseless, lovely ache like the hypnotic quiver of aspen leaves or the bright intonation of bells, a resonant, wistful impulse to surrender ourselves to Him. C.L. Fisher, August 2020 Unless otherwise indicated, all content, including writing and images, are the work of C.L. Fisher and may not beContinue reading “Faith”

Tomorrow

Settling into the deep of dusk, like an easing of self, like a forgiveness of all we said or didn’t say, like one more chance to make amends — a reprieve, a pardon, a release until tomorrow. I recall one still moment in the busyness of hours when my only concern was capturing a photoContinue reading “Tomorrow”

Shimmering: A Fairy Tale

They saw a bow and cello under a quaking aspen tree; curious, they followed barefoot imprints down a garden path filled with bees and butterflies amid pink, lavender, and vibrant yellow wildflowers, no petal or stem disturbed. They continued to pursue her through a winding forest track, a dense green thicket filled with fragrant violetsContinue reading “Shimmering: A Fairy Tale”

Afternoon Retreat

When I have sat too long looking at data on a white screen, I need a reprieve, so I push up from my little work nook and head for the my little oasis of greenery. Some would walk by and never notice; even some who see it everyday pay it little attention, but it isContinue reading “Afternoon Retreat”

Soli Deo Gloria

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ. –Ephesians 1:3, NLT If my soul could be set in staff, the notes and rhythms of my heart recorded just when the stings of emotion pullContinue reading “Soli Deo Gloria”

My Morning To-Do List:

Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart.” — Proverbs 3:3, NLT Open a door for the one behind me; step aside and allow another in line; give a wave, a smile, a nod, any kind acknowledgment that someone’s life is relevant; Continue reading “My Morning To-Do List:”

Abundance

The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is His faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each morning. I say to myself, “The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in Him!” — Lamentations 3:22-24, NLT Walk fully into moments, slow down and saturate yourself with sensory perception, and soakContinue reading “Abundance”

Quieting Hours

The sun is setting, making a golden puddle of light through a shaft in the curtains. I am sighing away the day’s hours, reliving moments of joy and also the tensions that come with existing during this incongruous time. The honeycomb pattern in the drapes diffuses the last evening light so beautifully, and I amContinue reading “Quieting Hours”

Silence

We might avert our eyes when uncomfortable with another or simply turn away instead of engaging certain people. We may let the day’s inconveniences keep our smile tucked away and our solemn face becomes our only language. We might miss a need another soul has for connection because of fear or indifference or some divisionContinue reading “Silence”