Such remembrances we have…. We might mark a certain date, celebrate it every year, or keep a tattered square of cloth from a childhood quilt, or carry a frayed picture of a grandmother or cousin; we might have pressed petals, yellowing letters, or faded Christmas cards…. But sometimes we just hold intangible, precious memories inside,Continue reading “Remembrances”
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A Waking Heart
There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart. – Jane Austen We trust the bud will bloom. even as we see the thorn-tipped leaves holdfast the tender-heart, enclosing the fragrance underneath the tightly wrapped silk until, one morning, the dew will call to waking the full blossom and scent-tinged beauty, unfurl the petals ofContinue reading “A Waking Heart”
Window to the Soul
The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all His creation. — Psalm 145:9, NLT This little heart, petals curled and one tear falling… imperfections becoming art. The beauty of the broken, the elegant “as is” acceptance, the grace given to all creation in the sumptuous truth of God’s good love — suchContinue reading “Window to the Soul”
Cornerstone
The petals so saturated by the vibrancy of red rested on the cool rock nestled near the garden’s edge, symbiotic beauty, silk on stone, like our own fragile hearts held by God’s love alone. —C.L. Fisher, April 2021 Unless otherwise indicated, all content, including writing and images, are the work of C.L. Fisher and mayContinue reading “Cornerstone”
Courage
Courage: from the Latin root ‘cor’ meaning heart What story dwells just inside your chest, pushing against your ribs, making it hard to breathe in, gnawing at you to speak it out? We were made to communicate, exhale the who of ourselves, relate through our stories, for the speaking changes everything. Lean in and attend,Continue reading “Courage”
Affirmation
“I must confess that I think it a most right and excellent thing that you and I should rejoice in the natural creation of God.” — Charles Spurgeon Just be in a moment with no agenda, no must-do list, no conjecturing or rehashing of the day’s events, still, attuned, recognizing life in the beating ofContinue reading “Affirmation”
Unfettered
“….Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on…” —from Philippians 3:13-14, NLT Release, relinquish, with palms open — What do you hold so tightly you are bound in place, held, imprisoned? Sometimes what we surrender is as important as what we embrace. Search your heart for chains — What binds youContinue reading “Unfettered”
Remembrance
The concentration of lights made the darkness louder, crescendoing in shadows on each side. I focused on one image, the loneliest of the ornaments, hanging by itself, a story that I know and hold deeper than my other memories… tucked, safe, covered in layers of love, a remembrance that remains secluded, nestled in my mommy-heart.Continue reading “Remembrance”
Packing for Winter
A scattering of green valentines had spilled upon the ground, and I bent down to wonder at the beauty when she appeared, scurried under and over the heart-shaped leaves, her long, thin legs trying to fold and pack the tender green into her lady-bug back, as if storing summer’s love letters to read in winter.Continue reading “Packing for Winter”
Before Blooming
Before the bloom there must be gentle care, a tending to ensure the heart imbibes nutrients for strength and growth. There must be life-giving light, the rays from sun to filter through and provide what is necessary to thrive. The roots need room to push through and find home deep within the soil, far enoughContinue reading “Before Blooming”
Poetic Meanderings 