by Deb Farris | Jul 16, 2018 | Devotions, Musings
Have you ever had an unexpected guest travel along side you as you take a walk—-in front, behind, above, beside and bop you on the head kind of guest? Funny Monarch. Nature’s tinker bell, spiritual symbol, life’s reminder of hope sometimes knows it has to stick around...
by Deb Farris | Mar 30, 2018 | Devotions, Poetry
Rise up…Beautiful One. See! The winter is past…the rains are almost over. Buds are appearing, the Season of Song has come. Rise up…my Beautiful One. We’ve seen the scourging, stripes and spearing. We wait in silence. Blood poured out, sacrifice...
by Deb Farris | Feb 13, 2018 | Devotions, Poetry
When the world’s weight rests on top the weary wounded what have they to do? Climb higher on the wire up towards heaven’s view. With words they weep for the afflicted, for they know affliction. And in their pain, songs of mercy sing. So you there; lost in...
by Deb Farris | Jan 30, 2018 | Musings
You walked with me that day even though you had a blister covering the corner of your heel from our hike the day before. The Tucson sun beat down on the exposed skin of your neck and calves, turning them pink even though you took extra care with the sunscreen. But the...
by Deb Farris | Jan 23, 2018 | Musings
From kitchen window broom stands against garage door, askew. What lies beyond the door of this day—off center, all lopsided and cockeyed? I rinse my cup and listen to water rushing from the faucet through my fingers. Cup shines. What can bear a stain? Day unfolds in...
