President Obama Ironically Defends the Lives of Children

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Sweet Cause

The world of men is full of accusers,
Innocent as doves in their own eyes.
Only the sinner finds a place at Your table,
Garbed, no longer in rotting rags,
But in wedding dress and festive best.

The lowly come
And are welcomed.
Choosing a place at Your feet
You invite "Come up higher".
At Your breast the disciple rests.

Hearts make merry,
While the wine of wisdom
Turns sorrow into joy,
Allowing the cross no less,
Sweet cause of happiness.

By Joann Nelander copyright 2013

Sweet Solitude – Newly Published

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Dreams Dreamt Before

Oh, I've waken to new sunshine

Of dawns risen o'er the hills.

I've swum in quivering rivers,

And climbed in flight as gulls.

I've shown bright with each moonlight

And fallen with each star.

I've feathered clouds with soft down

And sprinkled rain afar.

I've snuggled to a blade of grass

And clutched a rose as dew.

I've painted rainbows 'cross the sky,

And lavished them with hue.

I've suckled sweetness from a bloom,

And fluttered, free to soar.

I've slept beneath the Tree of Life

And dreamt these dreams before.

©2012 Joann Nelander

All Creatures Great and Small

When counting my blessings, Tubok comes to mind.  It's been over a year since I lost him.  My husband likes to think of him waiting by the Rainbow Bridge.  I like to think of him playing with my dad and following my mom, along with a host of other furry friends who brightened our days and have now pasted on.

Here's Tubok to brighten your day:

Golgotha of Jasna Gora–Paintings

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