From the time we're born, there is a course set. It isn't mandated, but it is there. Do you believe in God? Do you believe His Word? He knew us before time began. His plans for us set. But we often meander; we go this way and that way, we search for meaning here and … Continue reading Meander, by Donna Matthews
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We Come To Be
Recalling the Epictetus quote I read earlier this morning, I looked around the room of new college students, “No one comes to be what he is all at once.” Do you remember your 18-year-old self? 19? 20? I don’t. I know I was in college, but only because I understood it to be my next step of … Continue reading We Come To Be
THROWBACK FRIDAY: Wanderlust
Wanderlust wanderlust so much to still see trails to hike one step then another; mountains to top adventure awaits you and me we go together where you guide there I am the trail unfolds as we go we wander as two for better or for worse, we are pursuing a full life my favorite traveler … Continue reading THROWBACK FRIDAY: Wanderlust
Unclaimed – Ian Perlman
outside and afraid searching for something a connection not made once beating with exuberant pace a heart tripping with passion be patient, it's not that type of race heading towards light emerging from darkness heavy and daunting, gather your might a train pushing on, stuck on the rails the brakeman says no I only chart … Continue reading Unclaimed – Ian Perlman
Sentenced – Ian Perlman
forgotten by time or a lost way? a choice has been made, but not your own expect sadness, welcome it next it’s time to celebrate the core of happiness the time for excuses left yesterday inherit tomorrow’s sunrise before the ground drops making the terrain impassable your heart will be broken, but trust in the … Continue reading Sentenced – Ian Perlman
THROWBACK FRIDAY: Death is Patient
How do you feel about old? Old tells stories Old remembers Old has lived being old is blessed How do you feel about wrinkles? Wrinkles are my story They map my journey They show where I laughed also my heart sorrows How do you feel about death? Life is ephemeral Death is patient Sand in … Continue reading THROWBACK FRIDAY: Death is Patient
Guest Barista Varnika Jain-The Search
I won’t find myself Lost in another. To find the answers that I seek I need to go farther. There are bends in roads, Twists and turns, Some even blind. There are plains and valleys, Highs and lows, Dizzying the mind. It’s a journey unto itself Within and without. Varnika Jain is prone to having … Continue reading Guest Barista Varnika Jain-The Search
THE CRUELEST FATE
By Charles Robert Lindholm The cruelest fate I can think of is to live a life without you To face each day alone because your journey is through The cruelest fate may befall me for life is like that it seems but I'll try to hold onto our memories and dance with you in my … Continue reading THE CRUELEST FATE
Rewind Interview with Gina Gallyot #amwriting #interview #nonfiction #godoggocafe
Good Morning! Welcome to another edition of my interview series. Since I have joined the Go-Dog-Go Writer's community, I will be showcasing an interview with a wonderful writer every week (instead of bi-weekly). However, since I do not have the time to put together a full interview each week, every second week will be a 'Rewind … Continue reading Rewind Interview with Gina Gallyot #amwriting #interview #nonfiction #godoggocafe
