The Better Part (Luke 10: 38-42)

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A warm mug rests
in my hands while fairies,
gossamer skirts and wings floating,
chase their little monster through the house.

 I watch them run
past empty and full
laundry baskets, over the
clean, unfolded towels and sheets.

 The breakfast dishes wait
on the table while I stare
at holiness in bare feet,
Christ in comforting disguise.

Comments

  1. Melanie Jean Juneau11:32 pm, September 02, 2013

    you did it!!! and it was well worth the effort

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  2. Amy Secrist12:04 am, September 03, 2013

    Thank you. And thank you for all the help and feedback. You are a great inspiration to keep on going, to use the gifts we've been given, and use them well.

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  3. Nancy Shuman12:08 am, September 03, 2013

    Oh, I LOVE this!!!!

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  4. Manny12:11 am, September 03, 2013

    Very nice. :)

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  5. The Mad-Eyed Monk11:23 am, September 03, 2013

    Thank you for this wonderful poem! I love "holiness in bare feet" and "Christ in comforting disguise." God Bless...

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  6. Amy Secrist10:43 pm, September 03, 2013

    It is so comforting to be here with all of you. Thank you for this warm welcome and your kind comments. Many blessing ~

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  7. Anonymous2:14 pm, September 06, 2013

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  8. Anonymous2:15 pm, September 06, 2013

    This is such a beautiful glimpse into the "domestic Church", or the home. :)

    http://travelinghomeamdg.blogspot.com/

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