Affected
A piano playing a sweet melody, the keys tug at my heart. You transform my soul. I yearn for the beat that changed the rhythm of my heart. My mind is clear - the beat becomes one with me. I allow it to...
View ArticleDesperation
My heart aches. Breaks, cracks, shatters Hear me, Hear me now. Will you? Where is your voice? Suffering, hurting, dying. Help me, Help me now. Will you? I need you. Desperate, anticipating, please....
View ArticleDon’t Give Up On Me
You are my hiding place – I take solace in your being. You enfold me. how can I leave? Who says that I want to leave? Everyday, I have to die. Die to the idea, die to the thought, die to my inner self...
View ArticleSeasons In Life
Sunset – like a season, it comes and goes. Whether we like it or not. Sometimes beautiful, sometimes dark, sometimes mediocre, never empty. Seasons pass like a breeze, a breath of life. Will I choose...
View ArticleSilent Meditation
12/4/2003 In the quietness of my soul, I find you. The peace surrounds me and fills my spirit with your radiance. The stillness overwhelms me, it gives me water to drink. I light a candle in...
View ArticleSo Far Away
So far away do I want to go or stay? Loneliness is an envelope - a slippery slope. Is there any light up ahead? So close that I can’t breathe. The fire – it burns hotter. Burn me, consume me – I need...
View ArticleThe Garden
A waterfall. Soft rain falling around me. A walk in the cool, green garden. Holding my hand, you gaze down at me. Reassuringly, lovingly, protectively, you lead me to the place. I watch you die again,...
View Article1996
Mirror, mirror in your eyes, I see but one reflection and it’s stolen my disguise. Hard to recognize and unable to understand. Happiness erupts where my sadness ran. You tear down my walls, you burn...
View ArticleZwieback Rolls
Paul's sister's special reciepe. 1 pkg (1/4oz) yeast 1/4 cup warm water (110-115 degrees) 1 3/4c milk, scalded 1/2 c shortening 1/4 c sugar 2 tsp salt 5-6 cups flour Dissolve yeast in warm water. In a...
View ArticleIrish Soda Bread
1 c flour 2 c whole wheat flour 2 T brown sugar 1 t salt 1 t baking soda 2 T firm butter 1 1/4 c buttermilk -or- 1 1/8 c milk plus 1 T lemon juice Plus 1 T milk In a large bowl mix dry ingredients....
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