Old style handlebars on a hand painted bike,
Dropped ungracefully as a child, but well worn, by many.
A late Saturday summer afternoon, I visited the Cleverley’s bike store with dad,
and later, with much discussion, the shiny new Raleigh was mine, with gears!
Next day-ridden miles proudly to Mass; all gears and brakes. I was a king!
“On that solemn closing you shall do no sort of work.”
Book of Leviticus
Lying quietly on the sofa, the artist is finished.
A restful time, not motionless, but somehow, still.
Consider what projects need doing, a busy life,
Perhaps needs calming in an ocean breeze.
A day off in the sunshine would be nice.
“When he finished speaking with them, he put a veil over his face.”
Gospel of Matthew
Haven’t seen much of you lately in my life,
Seems like you have taken the summer off,
And let all these others disturb my peace.
Or has not noticing become my issue.
And you are there, forever, just waiting.
Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples,
“I have seen the Lord,”
Gospel of John
Daily prayers and meditations 