Discursion

Friday, October 30, 2015

FACE or MASK

Some people love getting dressed up
for Halloween while others close their
doors and their minds to fun.

The beautiful, terrible magic may be
your real face transformed--or a mask
to hold a cover over being recognized.

Who are you and why?

The English teacher who transforms

herself into "Maleficent" has always

been your favorite--and now you

find she has another side. . .?

The face in the window, which is not

anyone but could be your best friend.

Will she choose the mask and do

something crazy because "she's just

not herself ?"

This is that holiday with many permissions

attached to it -- not to mention sweets.

Indulge and have fun.

Happy Halloween! BE SAFE.

Thursday, October 29, 2015

CATS & COLOR

Did you know that today is National Cat Day?

If you love that kitty in your lap or the one that comes to
your backdoor to beg--then maybe you are celebrating
a day for your soft, comforting friend.

A cat can wedge its way into your life. Even if it's only a

little fellow that pays you a leg rub when you go for your

walk in the morning. You are touched and feel a connection.

This cat has a good owner and you are just a passer-by.

Still . . .

What was God thinking?

Cats are lovely creatures. They come in a mixture

of breeds and their coats are multi-colored.

ABOUT COLOR

Color speaks to us. Color can change our mood.

What is your favorite color? and when you were

growing into your life did you favor one color and

wear it everyday?

Someone has a birthday today. Her world of color

is changing. Purple everything has now taken a bit

of a backseat to seafoam green.

How did that happen?

We all change and most of the time that's a good thing.

It means we are growing and discovering.

So what if there are no blue-green hibiscus

flowers.

On your special day, you can dream--

Happy Birthday! Brookie. . . sweet dreams.

Monday, October 12, 2015

Poetry & Thanksgiving

Today is a little dash of color with words.

If you were in Canada you would be celebrating

Thanksgiving! (Wouldn't it be nice here in the States

to have some time for reflection around the special holidays

of Love & Peace & Family & Gratitude?)

* Now may be an appropriate time to give a shout out to

Archbishop Paul-Andre Durocher of Gatineau, Quebec,

who has suggested the idea of women deacons in the

Roman Catholic Church. Yes! It is time.

Today is the birthday of poet Paul Engle (1908-1991)

who said, "The way to praise a poet is to write a poem."

And since yours truly is also celebrating a birthday today,

I've decided to share a cento from my collection in progress.

Some wonderful journals have published my centos which

(as poets know) is very promising.

A poem from Patrick Kavanagh to me and now to you:

MY CLOAK OF GOLD

-Patrick Kavanagh: Cento

I came to a great house on the edge of a park

Something discovered vividly and sudden.

(God must be allowed to surprise us.)

That beautiful, beautiful, beautiful God

Not the abstract Creator but He who caresses

In the light.

On the road we walk nobody is unwanted—

A world that was and now is poised above time

So full of repose, so rich with life

And verse that can redeem a soul.

Spread the news, tell all. if you love me—

Unwilling saint.

I will have love, love, love.

God’s gift to this poetic nation.

O wealthy me! O happy state.

So I take my cloak of gold

I’m as happy as I’ve ever been

Great glory to the King!

If my voice still echoes there

Bring out a book as soon as you can.

-Kathleen Gunton

Monday, September 28, 2015

Pope Francis Leaves Us . . .

A rainbow of days blesssed the United States

this past week. We now have the example and

the words of this humble Servant of God to

put into practice in our own lives.

"The joy of the Gospel is for all people."

"No one is beyond God's mercy."

"Love is shown by little things."

What words touched you; what will change
in your life?

And as the Pope flew home to the Eternal City. . .
the Supermoon put on a show.

We Rest and Give Thanks For This Most Extraordinary Week.

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

HISTORIC DAY IN USA:

Pope Francis in Washington, D.C.

(A shout out to CNN who covered
the day's events in a respectful manner.)
The following images kept many glued
to their T.V. sets throughout the day.
Thank you from those of us who could
not attend in person.

Shalom on this night to those who are Jewish.

and . . .

St. Junipero Serra pray for us.

Monday, September 21, 2015

Monday, Sept 21st 2015

Kay Ryan

Happy Birthday to Kay!

Born on this day in 1945.

Check out these links and introduce yourself
to Kay's droll sense of humor.
To appreciate this poet/educator you must
hear her read.

http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/172276

http://www.nybooks.com/articles/archives/2010/dec/23/art-flamingo-watching/

"Flamingo Watching" for Kay Ryan.

Happy 70th Birthday!

Sunday, September 20, 2015

Sunday, September 20th 2015

Happy Birthday! Donald Hall

It is not the awards--and there are many:
Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
National Book Award
Poet Laureate of the United States--
that make Donald Hall a great poet.

Rather, it is one line of work that stays with
a reader forever. To write poetry that rings
so true it must be is the sign of a great poet.
Donald Hall has given us such work.