Not everyone in the celestial kingdom knew what was about to happen. The angels sensed that something stirred on Terra Ferma. Something old and worn, but new and perplexing. They discussed what it could mean. ‘The mist on the hill is too dense, I can’t see what’s happening,’ one murmured. ‘I see uniformed men, yes,…
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Two Letters And A Greasy Burger Bag
It was early morning, July 17th 1978. I had just been told by a state police officer to get off the interstate. No hitch hiking allowed. Out of options, I walked a mile on a service road, hopped the fence, and stood on the gravel berm holding out my thumb. I had never prayed in…
Candlewicks
Light will close its eyes today, And children like candlewicks Burned too low, will cease their play Crawl on hands and knees, Stretch arms and beg….’please;’ Up, up upon a chair, To be hugged at daddy’s side. Angels who creep on tiptoe Silently clamor for a peek, Stumble and laugh, filling empty spaces; Gently brush…
