Tag Archives: love

The Bagel Pair

Posted on February 8, 2019 by geniecan

Bagel Shop Pair The bustle of the bagel shop continues but is sweeter now with their quiet arrival. One leads the other, with a firm grip of the hand. Both are nearly the same age, in their 60’s. They have … Continue reading →

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Beneath the Thorns She stands at the margins feeling foreign not belonging longing for a place among the ones who claim they’re ‘in’ Who will reach for her? see her goodness masked by fear make a place for her to grow that she may one day know a love that has no boundaries. Perhaps the ones who only see her thorns and pull away their blinded arms have not yet learned that love includes the ones along the margins the rose beneath the thorns

Posted on February 20, 2018 by geniecan

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Lessons from Ann ( a hospice nurse story)

Posted on January 31, 2016 by geniecan

Soothed by gratitude the thinning edges of life take on new meaning The small cottage is tucked behind a large framed house in an older neighborhood. The walkway is curved and lined with flowers. I sense that I’m about to … Continue reading →

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Purpose

Posted on June 24, 2014 by geniecan

Grow me oh Lord, our vine into a branch of you strong and flexible Flower me with color Stretch my life’s canvas with your artist’s hands Create in me your image abundant love true and full of joy Above all … Continue reading →

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For Me Too

Posted on June 2, 2014 by geniecan

I saw her from a distance The rose drew her near, captured her with its exquisite shade of yellow tinged with pink, its irresistible sweetness She bent over, stopped her hurried steps for a moment as if nothing else mattered … Continue reading →

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A Word About Daddy

Posted on May 23, 2014 by geniecan

I was only three when I awakened him to announce: “Daddy, I’m afraid of the dark” Mom stayed asleep. “Oh honey, let’s go see. Don’t be afraid.” Lifted high atop his shoulders I had no place to hide my face … Continue reading →

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