Tag Archives: poetry

Trees

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Grace Walker

Continuing on the grief journey, I’ve been thinking lately how important music and songs are to me. When I was a little girl, my Dad would often whistle. His favorite was a tune that provided the melody for the lyrics … Continue reading →

Posted in Grief, Personal Growth, Poetry | Tagged home, poetry, Practicing Resurrection, sacred echoes, spiritual health | 1 Comment

Grieving in Haiku

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Grace Walker

A group of poems about my Dad’s death. sitting by the bed helpless as he breathes his last his life slips away words of painful truth he’s gone but not forgotten in my heart he’ll stay my young son asked … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged emotional exhaustion, grief, poetry | 1 Comment

#285- easy

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Grace Walker

It used to be easy– used to be, but not anymore.- John Faircloth It’s an obscure quote pulled from my memory of being a 7th grader in 1982, attending my first regional youth assembly with my church youth group. John … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday Scribblings | Tagged global concern, health, poetry, sacred echoes, spiritual health, wellness | 5 Comments

#280- forward

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Grace Walker

Leaning forward looking to the future Reading the road signs and hoping I have followed and interpreted their leading correctly Anxious Excited hopeful and wary I pray for insight wisdom to believe in myself and the choices I make Knowing … Continue reading →

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#279 Pleasure

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Grace Walker

Been away for a few weeks, it’s time to get back into the groove of writing! This time, my customary acrostic and a new cinquain! Puts a smile on my face Leads to more positive thoughts Eases my stress Awakens … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday Scribblings | Tagged poetry | 6 Comments

#274- hitch

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Grace Walker

Hold it right there I’ve just about got it That’s right Connect the trailer to the vehicle Here we go! Variations in the schedule Applying sunscreen liberally Caution when swimming in the ocean Actions like fishing and beachcombing Talking and … Continue reading →