the gate

the gate

From the book “a slow and sudden God: 40 years of wonder.” the gate is closed. does it keep me out or in? is it for protection or prohibition? do i have an enemy that would attack if the gate did not block entry? am i the enemy lurking in pursuit of a land i dare not...
“Is it Personal?” by W. Isaiah Garnett

“Is it Personal?” by W. Isaiah Garnett

As I walked the streets In a cityI hardly remember homeDidn’t feel like home.I was reaching for kindness Only to cowerIn the faceOf what I perceived to be beyond mebut now I realizeIn this mirrorfaces differbut pain does notloss does notlove does notI mustered the...

Poetry for the Summer: reality

Welcome to “Poetry for the Summer.” Today’s blog is from my book “a slow and sudden God: 40 years of wonder.” reality  words spoken or written, intentionally or unintentionally, and released. words heard or read, passively or...
Poetry for the Summer: God Moments by Scott Ellington

Poetry for the Summer: God Moments by Scott Ellington

  Welcome to “Poetry for the Summer.” This poem is by Dr. Scott Ellington God Moments by Scott Ellington Precious are the moments when awakened from a dream I see and smell and feel the fabric of God’s weaving. I find a place, small but not uncounted by...
Poetry for the Summer: poetry and words

Poetry for the Summer: poetry and words

Welcome to “Poetry for the Summer.” Today’s blog is from my book “a slow and sudden God: 40 years of wonder.” i’m thankful today for poetry. the imagery. the rhythm. the sounds. the lines. reading it, today. hearing it, now. daring my damaged brain to envision, to...