Type: Poem

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“May there never again be war.  Wasn’t war  lifetimes ago? Who wants war?” 
Plate of chocolate madeleines on a table with vintage photos, books, flowers, and dark chocolate pieces.
“This is when / enormous red warmths / reply to November wind. “
A bowl of borscht soup with sour cream and herbs, served with a spoon on a checkered tablecloth.
“Soft layers of quiet are my dowry…”
A chocolate bundt cake dusted with powdered sugar sits on a metal cooling rack.
A teaching and prayerful poem about the gift of waking up each day.
a hiker looks to the sunrise in the mountains
“I hear spirits of our human longing ascend to sing…”
A person wearing sunglasses blows on a dandelion, scattering its seeds outdoors on a sunny day.
“Can a miracle be a miracle, without the work of God?”
Dark, dramatic clouds fill the sky, with sunlight peeking through gaps, creating a moody atmosphere.
“The grand naked strength of their trunks / Begins to be revealed once again…”
Sunrise shining through tall, leafless trees in a forest, casting long shadows on the ground.
“Offer mercy through all eyes that see them although their intimate gaze is hidden.”
Watercolor painting of a woman hugging a small child on her lap, both faces soft and gentle.
“We created this mayhem in the night time / because our hearts were full of fear,” and now we must live in its shadow.
Close-up of seven lit candles with melting wax in a dark setting.
“The candle flames like stars / gleaming in the night sky…”
Starry night sky above grassy hill and bushes, with clear blue tones and faint clouds near the horizon.

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