Only so many
Remember us now
Though we, stone
Fear not wind or rain
Not guilt or pain

Each of us
Like a great limb
Remember us when
The coals are hot
And the sky afire

Who is it
That can touch
Our memories?
It is you, and I
You and I.

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Rick: Reminding of us our immortal banner; stars, stripes: These Ordinary Brothers

We are tread down and beaten;
but from our blood runs courage
each blow makes us contrite.
We do not turn away,
but stand tall,
and without fear.

And so our colors:
Courage, Purity, Loyalty.
Raise them brothers,
Brothers dear.

From MizzE, Honoring Georgia's Soldiers.

From Ben: Honoring our Heroes.

From Robinstarfish: Spirit Road.

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You know the drill!

“Instead of the daily haiku, I offer this image as a meditation, a pebble in a pond. I invite you to use it as a catalyst to write a poem, create a story, paint a picture, carve a sculpture, compose a song, photograph an exploratory walk…whatever inspires you to play in the fields of the Lord.

This is a weekly “round robin” ™, where we could take turns tossing out an ‘assignment’ every Sunday (or Saturday), a sort of ‘call & response’ or voluntary tag, if you will. Although this already occurs in unspoken fashion, this brings various catalysts up to the surface. Some newly creative work could result; who knows?

As projects are completed, the pebble tosser can add links to those blogs or websites.

What do you think? Wanna play?”

-Robinstarfish