Disturb Us, Lord, a prayer written in the 15th century by the famous sea captain and explorer Sir Francis Drake, is a striking appeal to God! Centuries later a wonderful song has been written and recorded also entitled Disturb Us Lord. They both remind me of how I can get off … [Read more...] about Disturb Us Lord Prayer by Sir Francis Drake
Musings
An Ode to Big Tex
I can be sentimental about certain things, especially family traditions, one of which is attending the State Fair of Texas. Big Tex, the icon of the State Fair, has greeted me every year of my life since I can remember. It was a blue bird day when I took this photo … [Read more...] about An Ode to Big Tex
Stacking Paper – A Poem from Prison
The is the fifth poem in my series entitled Poems from Prison. All the poems in the series were written by Somer Erickson while she was incarcerated. I met her while volunteering at Dawson State Jail. This particular poem was written specifically for … [Read more...] about Stacking Paper – A Poem from Prison
Shelves – A Poem from Prison
The is the fourth poem in my series entitled Poems from Prison. This poem is one of my favorites. I've typed it exactly as handwritten by Somer Erickson. She penned this poem and many others while she was in jail, participating in a faith based program for inmates. The … [Read more...] about Shelves – A Poem from Prison
Contemporary or Christian – A Poem from Prison
I volunteer with a Prison ministry through which I have met many fascinating and extraordinary inmates. The author of this poem and the other poems in my series entitled Poems from Prison is one of those inmates. (see below for more background information.) I pray … [Read more...] about Contemporary or Christian – A Poem from Prison
I Cried- A Poem from Prison
This is the second poem in a series entitled Poems from Prison. As I explained in my prior post,Fallen Angels, I volunteer in a prison ministry and one of the prisoners so moved me with her poetry that I am publishing it so she may bless others with her candor, emotional … [Read more...] about I Cried- A Poem from Prison