Meteors at Night: August 2013

One muggy and unusual night, I woke at 3 AM, hazily recalled predictions of spectacular meteor showers, and dragged a sleepy Larry with me out to our driveway to watch for meteorites. After craning our necks for a few minutes that seemed like hours, we finally saw one or two tiny, magnificent flashes. It was a catch-it-in-the-corner-of-your-eye type thing. There and gone. Blink and you miss it. We stumbled back inside and I couldn't sleep for the Glory of God's night sky. Words pelted my brain and I had to write them down. (See the very first post: Meteors at Night.)

Like the meteor shower, my inspiration often comes unbidden at night in quick bursts that demand my attention. I get excited about it. I don't want to miss it, not any of it. Not one quick flash, not one Illumined moment, not one whisper from God.

I'm trying hard to catch it and collect it and put it all in one sky. You're welcome to do a little gazing here anytime.

Saturday, August 31, 2013

Who Are You?

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I wrote this in fun for my beloved brother and gifted entomologist,
Dr. Steve Murphree,
(professor at Belmont University)
in honor of his birthday.

DISCLAIMER: This is a work of art and love only. Some names and identifying details have been changed to protect the privacy of insects. This book is not intended as a substitute for the scientific advice of professors. The reader should regularly consult a professor in matters relating to his/her academic success and particularly with respect to any questions that may require explanation or technical expertise.

Friday, August 30, 2013

Isaiah 28 (a Haiku)

excellent Wisdom

tested, precious Cornerstone

wonderful Counsel

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Walnut Art (a Haiku)

Beautiful branches,

Journey unpredictable–

Living walnut art

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Remnants (a Haiku)

Remnants of raccoon

Wildly strewn across the road –

Sadly out of place

Saturday, August 10, 2013

A Breeze

Please – a breeze – to dry the sweaty air!

Tennessee humidity on doggish days of August . . .

O, to feel the wind again,

To catch the scent of fall,

To slice a crisp, inviting day

In satisfying portions.

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Email (a Haiku)

Electronic mail -

Business conversation,

So formal and not

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