Category Archives: Poetry

September Blessing

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Doc Arnett

faith fresh as dew,

love as abounding as the sky,

and hope strong as the rising sun.
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Morning, Oblivious

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Doc Arnett

Black cows graze

in the dim light,

oblivious to fog and bluffs,
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Good Works

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Doc Arnett

There are such moments as this
when hot coffee
and the quiet beauty of God’s still morning
shared in the refreshing softness
of a moon’s pale circle fringed with orange

is our purpose. Continue reading →

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Passing in the Night

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes,
it is something other than worry
that keeps me from my sleep
and moves me toward

this subtle peace. Continue reading →

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Burn Pile

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Doc Arnett

Five days later, the stump is still burning,
a slow smoldering of substance
still enough like wood to hold fire. Continue reading →

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Taking Down the Old Elm

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Doc Arnett

How like a man

anchored to his opinions

but long past feeling faith

is an old

dead

tree.

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Spring Floods

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Doc Arnett

The river runs heavy,

dark and angry along the levee, Continue reading →

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Setting the Braces

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Doc Arnett

The edges blur
in this tired light
and I am ready for rest. Continue reading →

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Fencing the Horse Pasture

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Doc Arnett

The man who works with me
is not here because of pay or promise
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Good Practice

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Doc Arnett

It is good on a day like this
to let a greater Spirit
draw near to ours,
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