A sonnet is kind and easy to read Unlike modern art, it explains itself. Though their construction is tricky to knead, They are quite satisfying once on the shelf. Shakespeare gave us many, Browning as well. Succinct in beauty and complexity There remains an inexhaustible well Though always constant in brevity. Sonnets have an everContinue reading “A Sonnet on Sonnets”
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The Face of God in the Act of Loving
There’s a line at the end of Les Misérables that states: “To love another person is to see the face of God.” I write this as a new fiancé and can most whole-heartedly agree. In loving another human – whether that be a fiancé or spouse, a child, a friend, or simply someone in needContinue reading “The Face of God in the Act of Loving”
Sierra Buttes
*some thoughts atop an almost 9,000 ft peak* I am weary of ghost towns By Man’s fleeting cares worn down. I am weary of words that Tumble out and tumble out But have nothing to give. Take me North and far to live. Take me to the mountains – Where far are thoughts ofContinue reading “Sierra Buttes”
The Screwtape Letters: Notes 1
My British Lit class is finishing up the year with a reading of The Screwtape Letters. So far I’m enjoying it very much as it is not only witty but wise and convicting. Through Screwtape’s advice to Wormwood on how to keep Christians far from Christ, and non-believers from coming to Him, it is made abundantlyContinue reading “The Screwtape Letters: Notes 1”
On Rewatching The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe
To this day, I’m not sure how many times second grade me watched and read The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe. I remember pretending I wasn’t interested in the book so my mom wouldn’t have the satisfaction of being right that this was indeed a good recommendation – the best book I’d read in allContinue reading “On Rewatching The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe”
Knowing
I have known loss And I have known gain. I know what it is To wail in the night And smile in the day. And I know who it is that remains unmoved in it all. Whose hand I clutch and kiss In both storm and sun. Whose eyes remain ever fixed When mine roveContinue reading “Knowing”
January/February/March (Thus Far) In Review
What a crazy few months this New Year has brought. On a global scale we have dealt, well – are dealing with – the coronavirus. As followers of Jesus, who have been cured from the ultimate disease – sin – and trust in the sovereignty of God and in his promise of eternal life, weContinue reading “January/February/March (Thus Far) In Review”
Best of 2019
Hello friends! I realize its been a while since I’ve put anything up and that I’m a little late to the game in recapping my favorite things from 2019. But, that being said, January isn’t quite over yet and I’d still like to talk about the books and movies that caught my attention last year.Continue reading “Best of 2019”
November Journal
11/7/19 – 11/12/19 I learned that our friends’ daughter is very near to the end of her life tonight. Tonight – the same night a good friend told me with glowing joy that the boy she’s waited years for kissed her. Tonight, the same night another friend turns eighteen. And I sit here wondering whichContinue reading “November Journal”
The Bookshop Barista 