Purple Paths Poetry

  • Baptismal Pool

    She switches between the crawl and the backstroke Every other lap. Not a strong swimmer – 60 minute mile There are some days when one needs extra time to remember Their baptismal vows Sixty minutes is perfect. Lake, river, ocean, the pool at the gym; Full body submersion reminds her always that she can begin…

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  • Foolish Bravery

    The falling snow And freezing temperatures, Do nothing to Quench the fire burning In the belly. A fire ignited By passion, Sourced by injustice, Searing the edges Of dishonesty. Transforming fear into Foolish bravery. Bravery that yells, “NO MORE,” From the rooftops With no consideration of Consequence. A braver angel, thresholder, Walker of the via…

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  • Ash Wednesday

    When a fire burns Transforming the source Of that which Brought it to life, Atoms burst forth From the hold of form. Freeing themselves To return to the Fundamental being of ash, of mineral Of beginning the cycle anew. Reminders of internal fires Brought to ash. Inviting us too, To begin again.

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