Category Archives: Metaphysical Reflection

A Chance of Rain

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Doc Arnett

A full moon sets a ruffled glow
showing through the clouds,
a vague and veiled testimony
like the hazy kiss of fog against the face. Continue reading →

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Friend of mine from many years ago used to get these migraines that would tie up the verbal center of his brain so much that he couldn’t talk. They didn’t make him mute, completely, just hid the words so that … Continue reading →

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Old Burning New

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Doc Arnett

like an old wound
nursed with bitterness,
lashing out to destroy
yet another blessing.
Continue reading →

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Taking Back the Good

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Doc Arnett

At the point of reclamation, regaining control of what has been surrendered is not an easy task. Continue reading →

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Buddies

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Doc Arnett

No matter how lean the crowd or how scant the sermon, I can still rely upon a positive note at the close of our worship service, courtesy of one small member. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged affection, boys, church, Keagan, little children, love, preachers, support | 1 Comment

Morning Swims

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Back then, in the early bends
of summer mornings
we hid our swimming trunks
in the old tobacco barn
next to the pond. Continue reading →

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A Confession

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Doc Arnett

I simply don’t have enough faith
to be an atheist:
too much sin and beauty in the world
for me to believe
this all unfurled without so much as a thought. Continue reading →

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Praise in Disappointment

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Doc Arnett

A grateful heart sees more good in a single glance than a bitter one sees in a lifetime. Continue reading →

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A Gentle Summer

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Doc Arnett

The air had been cool and refreshing, a pleasant meshing of light breezes and pleasing shade. Continue reading →

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The Wind

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Those are the days that scare me,
the days when I rely most
on knowing the Hand I cannot feel, Continue reading →

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