with Lawrence Spiro
I have turned my home into a sanctuary where I am at peace as I have opened my house, heart and mind to the creative dwelling of my spirit. Here is where I am safe.
Lawrence Spiro – 2025
It raves and shrieks and slams my home
denied It rages at the door
feigns ok swears to leave me alone.
Whence when the winds blow but ignore
that which travels from you to you
at first hid but quakes more and more.
Wraithlike ghostly first to the few
My door is closed the outside dim
But inside there is something new.
Something always there to begin
but ignored before in living
when taught tight life appeared a whim.
The sanctuary receiving
I am at peace slow calm and ease
With quiet time all forgiving.
Opaque fear and pain shrink and leaves
I have learned pray to love myself
While It rales outside inside frees
I have learned pray to love myself.
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UPS & DOWNS
by Ethan Bell
The road is rough the skies are grey
But I still walk and find my way
Through every fall I rise once more a quiet strength worth fighting for
On this path I’ve seen it all the heart yearns for a happy life
Can’t sell myself short when I know God’s on my side
