The Depth and the Sky

I believe I tow the line between chaos and order— an intricate balance hovering on a hair’s width. I could tumble over and fall endlessly into an abyss of chance, laughing in terror…. I gaze skyward into an infinitely known eternity, crystallizing like stone. Yet here I am, in this delicate, fragile world that is … More The Depth and the Sky

Windows Aloft

Chasing the sunset Miles above the earth And the fleeing blaze Inches out of reach With mountains of stone Submerged under a sea Of mist And mystery I close my eyes and imagine The deafening silence In the untouchable void

Daughter of God: A Prayer for Peacemaking

I have a daughter.  I haven’t met her yet, she’s not due until October.  Recently, I’ve been writing to her in a little journal.  Mostly it’s consisted of simple humorous anecdotes or pithy future-father wisdom.  This past week, however, I felt compelled to face a much more serious subject.  I’ve decided to share that piece … More Daughter of God: A Prayer for Peacemaking

Namesake

  When you were here it was like Thanksgiving with just the right chill in the air Like Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone crossing paths on the frontier Like grey hair that makes you timeless instead of just older When you left here it was like Kurt Cobain without the rock n’ roll Like crumpled … More Namesake