Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Springing Prayer

I’m thresholding, G-d, in another season of Spring in my midlife. 

A perception of possibility buds with the welcome return of Your dogwood blossoms 

and the chorus of birds each morning, 

who in turn welcome the dawning reappearance of Your light.


Your chilly rain soaks my grounding, releasing a familiar scent,

and nurtures my deep hope for sunnier summer days of abundance.


Each day’s deepening of green reminds me 

of the cyclical nature of my own greening 

and this deepening One-ing with You.

Wintering Prayer

I’m thresholding, G-d, in another season of Winter in my midlife.   The solstice has passed and a chill has settled into my bones and the st...