Openings … The Cousin

Greeting a cousin from the hill country,

She gave the news

that would change the world,

and her cousin knew why

and she blessed her.

“Blessed are you among women”

Gospel of Luke

Openings … A Walk in the Evening

Man walked gently in the garden

During the breeze of the evening

all was well in his paradise,

and he loved the plants and the creatures.

Then a light wind kissed his face goodnight.

“tremendous deeds among the children of Adam.”

Book of Deuteronomy

Do loving acts have motives?

A crocodile’s belly with its agenda,

written in invisible ink,

with a shocking message, we would not want to read.

Or are they just what you want them to be. Love.

“So do not fear or be dismayed.”

Gospel of Matthew