Today's Journey

When the road is rough

The journey's end uncertain

Trust is all I need

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

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Friend of Crepe Myrtle

When crepe myrtle blooms

Everywhere visitors come

Honey bees in blooms

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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Glory in the Sky

Glory fills the sky

The rays of the firmament

Tell of God's glory

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

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When All Is Calm

Calm on the river

Tranquility and quiet

Leaves me most grateful

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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Let There Be Peace

Heavens are weeping

From the pain and suffering

Just peace must prevail

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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Empty Nest

From the empty nest

Three cardinal eggs were laid

Two flew away

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Mom and Dad cardinal built this fragile nest in a rose bush next to the house.  We saw them flying in and out of the bush tending to the wee ones.  There were three fledglings in the nest but only two flew away.  One morning we saw on had landed on the patio in the sun.  Ron picked  him up and put him back in the nest.  Mom came and teneded to him.  He was found again under the patio table.  Again he was returned to the nest chirping away.  Finally, that evening we went outside to sit in the cool air, only to find the wee on had passed.  He was lying under the tree in the shade.  Such a sad ending to a story of hope.  Hope we must all have that hadn't we.  I do HOPE so.

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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Beautiful Black Swan

The graceful black swan

Not affected by others

He's solitary

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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Roses Are Red

Just after the rain

She cradles water with care

Tender are her ways

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I have been enamored  of roses since I was a child.  They always look dainty and elegant. What they don't want to let you know is how how strong they really are.  My dad nursed his roses with tender loving care (along with his begonias).  When it came time to work in the garden in the spring I had my own garden plot in which I was allowed to plant zinnias.  When I was old enough Dad taught me how to prune the roses and then was able to help him. . .I still had the zinnias.  And so my love of roses!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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Oh, Friday!

Oh, Friday's sadness

Reminds us that our burdens

Are shared by true Love

Hoping all have a glorious Easter!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

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Spring Wildflowers

Wildflowers in the spring

Nature's carpet of beauty

Pleasure for the heart

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

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Grateful For Retreat

Glorious sunrise

Frost is on the ground

All's right with the world

Choir is singing

Praises rising to heaven

Grateful thanksgiving

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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Happy Valentine's Day

It's Valentine's Day

The Day of Hearts and Flowers

Where love is in bloom

Sadly after this

Often the love is forgotten

The very next day

How I wish the love  and joy we feel on Valentine's Day would or could carry over to the rest of the year.  

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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Eastward Into the Sun

Early morning drive

Eastward into the sun

Anxious to visit

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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Knittin' for pleasure

Heart palpitations

Gifts like this cause elation

Knitting's a pleasure

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

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Hope In Sunrise

On days like today

Cloudy, gloomy and frigid

One seeks rays of hope

~~~^j^~~~
Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

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Merry Christmas To All

Happy Christmas Time

Blessings and love wished for all

And thanks be to all!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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Mary and the Children

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

Vision of Mary

Shepherds caring for their flock

Children of the Lord

Having been to Fatima and having experienced the beauty of the shrine, I was reminded of it when I came upon this to Mary and the Children of Fatima.

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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O Water Lily

Water lily floats

Unencumbered in its space

Free to be herself

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I love the beauty of the water lily.  It always seems so free, floating ever so gracefully.  Offering peace and reflection when I come upon them.  

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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Words About the Harvest

Silos at Sunrise

Securing the nations grain

Hope for the future

Living in Indiana I've been spoiled over the years to see the Fall come and the harvest begin.  Seeing the vast fields of corn, wheat and soy beans, melons and other fruit fills my heart with joy and hope.  I think everyone should understand the hard work that goes into farming and that we as a nation should never take it for granted!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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Oh! The Rainbow!

Niagara Falls

Rainbows offer hope

The color is beyond compare

In all their glory

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A few years ago we made an autumn trip to upstate New York and Niagara Falls.  It was just incredible!  The color was exquisite and the Falls were incredible.  I'd return in a heartbeat.  It's just not on the schedule this year!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

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