by Deb Farris | Mar 12, 2016 | Musings
Come down from the ladder Don’t you know stubborn self? The only way up is down Come down from the heights Of self elevation ‘Tis a gift to come down It’s where you ought to be Down down deeper down Deeper still Deep into the heart From where the...
by Deb Farris | Mar 12, 2016 | Family, Musings
This past weekend, Dad and I commented on how grateful we were that we made it through the winter without either of us getting sick. We’re both vulnerable to catching pneumonia, him more than me. This past Thursday, the nonprofit that I work at was holding...
by Deb Farris | Mar 11, 2016 | Musings
Beauty of Character My Father’s Gift Expression of Thought and Spirit Leaves its Image See Beauty Drink in air Soak in color Absorb Reflect it He teaches me Everything is made beautiful In its...
by Deb Farris | Mar 10, 2016 | Musings, Uncategorized
Heart be still Hear heaven’s sound See there? Gulls’ music greets the day and all it brings Look for good in all See there? Joy like water’s ripples Ever widening Beyond all senses Beyond all knowledge Still bears fruit from long years’ past...
by Deb Farris | Mar 9, 2016 | Musings
There is nothing too small. No grain of sand beneath my feet. No perfectly designed snowflake. No gentle drop of rain. No kindness. No sorrow. No thought. How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and carry sorrow in my heart? Look on me and answer, O God. Yet,...
