Find the small things that bring you joy, moments that usually pass before you step into them fully — hold steady in the beauty of a sunset, in the offering of petals in a garden, in the laughter of children, in the aromas and tastes of an evening meal, in the embrace of your beloved,Continue reading “Hold Steady”
Tag Archives: joy
It Becomes…
I consider the walls, a protection from weather and intruders, an allowance for privacy, a safe place for all of our things, … but it is so much more than this…. It becomes a sanctuary, a holding place for prayers and dreams and tears and laughter. Joy and the inevitable pain cling to walls andContinue reading “It Becomes…”
Little Reminders
I walked past a sea of yellow laughter, the joy tangible enough to breathe, and I wished the whole world could gather these bright blooms, push them deep into pockets, a little sunshine to harken us back, just the way Zuzu’s treasured petals reminded George Bailey of his wonderful life. —C.L. Fisher, March 2021 UnlessContinue reading “Little Reminders”
Lessons
Resting in the blessings of today, staying present even in an uncomfortable season, accepting life as is with all the drama, balancing the pain with the joy that radiates in our hearts when we allow peace to be our sounding board, reverberating back lessons of love that walk with us into the unknowns that mayContinue reading “Lessons”
Daffodil Prayers
“Daffodils, that come before the swallow dares, and take the winds of March with beauty.” — William Shakespeare. I wondered at the vibrant yellow, the rich saturation of this bowing daffodil, the happy hue of a fluted bloom that greeted me this morning, It seemed the sun had poured in its warmth, filled it withContinue reading “Daffodil Prayers”
Poets
Poetry is an echo asking a shadow to dance. — Carl Sandburg There are poets because pain and joy are intangible but real, manifestations that can sometimes sound like mud or feel like purple. —C.L. Fisher, March 2021 Unless otherwise indicated, all content, including writing and images, are the work of C.L. Fisher and mayContinue reading “Poets”
An Echo
She hopscotches along the edge of a playground as I add numbers or answer emails; she skips alongside me at social events— graduations, weddings, funerals— waiting for me to notice, reminding me there is more in a moment than ceremony or sadness; she sits beside me in silent kindness when I cry, and she rushesContinue reading “An Echo”
Gray Days
O Wind, if Winter comes, can Spring be far behind? — Percy Bysshe Shelly It takes just a few gray days before I miss the sun and long to feel that heat on my skin. Winter just begins and my mind always moves forward to spring, that glorious season of first things — new growth,Continue reading “Gray Days”
Hope on this First Day of Advent*
The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine. — Isaiah 9:2, NLT We wait, look forward, anticipate, and there is a joy in that expectation of what will soon come to pass, but there is also a gloryContinue reading “Hope on this First Day of Advent*”
Late Blooms
You have shown me the way of life, and You will fill me with the joy of Your presence. — Acts 2:28, NLT Late summer blooms amused by their own profusion, a delirious yellow cheerfulness atop the tender green; the earthy scent of growth stirs up the joy of my contentedness as I stand countingContinue reading “Late Blooms”
Poetic Meanderings 