sometimes when I pray
before a meal, I remember
my grandmother’s prayers
in Swedish, and her voice


sometimes when I pray
before a meal, I remember
my grandmother’s prayers
in Swedish, and her voice


book shelves
with cards on display
a handmade gift
and a few old dishes
decades of life so far


praying the Psalms
and reading poetry
books and journals
I write new poems
about everyday life

P romises of
S erenity
A nd
L ove
M editations and
S trength
PSALMS
That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving,
and tell of all thy wondrous works.
Psalm 26: 7

Sunday morning
my small prayers
add to many prayers

And he shall be like a tree
planted by the rivers of water,
that bringeth forth his fruit in his season;
his leaf also shall not wither;
and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
Psalm 1: 3 (KJV)
