Through Campus after Tropical Storm |
Through Campus after Tropical StormRain yesterday.violent memorial.Godtore trees from earth infant from mother.My abandoned roots,replanted four seasons ago,emerged skeletal in the mud.Andall my white... Posted by Catherine on Tue, 20 May 2008 08:01:00 PST |
Through the Keyhole |
Through the Keyhole"The fuse is blown," he whispered through the slit in my bedroom door."Something in your room is drawing too much energy."The city outside was still black, but it was time to get re... Posted by Catherine on Tue, 13 May 2008 08:21:00 PST |
Checkers with Ones Cellmate |
Checkers with One's Cellmate"Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who die, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope." "What was my purpose?"asks the felonwho squandered t... Posted by Catherine on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:05:00 PST |
While He Is Knitting You Together |
While He Is Knitting You TogetherAll this time you were in God's mind.He knew you were coming,but I didn't.And He knew my heart longed for a you.And here you are,So busy growing!Your little heartand i... Posted by Catherine on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:14:00 PST |
Holding My Granddaughter |
Holding My GranddaughterWhen I first see you, I imagine,I will have no words for anyone.Then I think I will speak to you quietlyand cover your eyes from the stabbing light.And we two will bewarm withi... Posted by Catherine on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:47:00 PST |
The Road to Yodok |
The Road to YodokThat day I was too young to knowwhat sealed my sentence to this cage,a father's sin, a family's debthis burden borne, our deathsthe wage.He lacked the fear which locked the jawsof al... Posted by Catherine on Tue, 12 Feb 2008 04:23:00 PST |
The Parking Ministry |
The Parking MinistryPastor Machowski's eighty-two-year-old Mom uses a wheelchair. But due to extraordinary faith in Godor incredible fortitude of character,she refuses to be limited by her condition. ... Posted by Catherine on Sat, 09 Feb 2008 04:05:00 PST |
A Young Couple Gives Birth |
A Young Couple Gives BirthWe were ready to leave the hospital.Joshua was clicked into his infant seat.His feet were holding each other, folded in prayer,and his fists were curled up and tiny.His Daddy... Posted by Catherine on Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:41:00 PST |
Ruling the World Begins at Home |
Beloved Diapered TyrantIt's 1:32 in the morning. I shall now stand up in my crib and cry.Not the cry of "I'm hurt, hungry, or bored."But "I need you to get out of bed in your underwear,wiggle your fe... Posted by Catherine on Sun, 03 Feb 2008 10:31:00 PST |
The Legend of Sudden Sanctification |
John Newton was a people-thiefand was on his way by ocean to sell his loot as slaves.This was his profession.He was proud of his ship,it was sturdy and strong.One day the rains came,and the winds blew... Posted by Catherine on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 06:14:00 PST |