spruce boughs mark
a path to the stable
candles light the way
Second Sunday of Advent
Advent Haiku #3
sharp crystals falling
soft cold blanket covers all
footsteps left behind
Photo taken by Volker Burkard, January 1976 near Durham, ON
Advent haiku #2
pink & blue & grey
trees lifting arms toward heaven
day’s benediction
First Sunday of Advent
early morning dark
no pink stains the eastern sky
still the sun rises
Red Shoes
Yesterday I went shopping for new shoes. [I sincerely dislike shopping, but sometimes it is necessary.] After visiting several stores I found a pair of black shoes that looked good and fit well. But then, because it was a “BOGO 50%off” sale I decided to look for a second pair. I found a pair of red heels. I’ve never bought anything quite so flashy before, but, at least somewhat influenced by Jenny Joseph’s poem “Warning” (When I am an old woman I shall wear purple / With a red hat…) — after all I am a mere two years away from retirement and my hair is purple — I decided to buy them.
This morning I wore the red shoes to church. I have never before had so many people comment on my shoes! In fact, I’m not sure I’ve ever had anyone admire my shoes before. Who knew that splash of colour would have such an impact?
I also considered them to be my ‘courage’ shoes. Yesterday, for the first time ever, I “preached” the sermon at BMC. Sometime this week it will be uploaded to the Worship Response Blog if you’d like to listen.
Read more interesting information about the poem: http://www.laterbloomer.com/jenny-joseph/