Our host for Spiritual Journey Thursday for December is Jone MacCulloch, who shares a quote by Thomas Merton to inspire reflection and writing: The world of men has forgotten the joys of silence, the peace of solitude, which is necessary, to some extent, for the fullness of human living. Jone invites us to share what we are doing in these days of December to promote periods of silence and reflection. You can read her full post here at this link.
Morning Silence
when the alarm goes off
at 5 a.m., I rise and follow
protocol ~ slippers, robe,
bathroom, toothbrush,
thyroid meds, then back
through the bedroom with
three taps on my hip
whereupon twelve paws
hit the floor and follow me
out to the living room
and into the front yard
to greet darkness,
stillness, silence,
Venus shining a
shadowy spotlight on the
frigid farmland, our
breath white and wispy
rising as a quiet prayer
before scuffing
back indoors, three
Schnoodles awaiting
treats before their
return to bed
…
but I savor the peace
of the morning
sipping coffee
writing
by the light of
the tree where the
only sounds
are my thoughts
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