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Crossing Cultures Free verse Memoir

Restlessness

Restlessness rumbling. Grumbling. 

Surfacing from somewhere. Deep.

An itch to move stirs my search for other settings. 

Wondering if and when we’ll leave this place for another.

Image by Mantas Hesthaven on Unsplash.
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Devotional Making Disciples

Poor in spirit

Poor in spirit? It takes drawing near to You for me to understand.

In Your Presence, reality reigns. 

Your light reveals empty substitutes for true riches encroaching.

Your Word speaks. Opening arrogant eyes. Unstopping stubborn ears. 

Truth. Zeroing in on where I’m prone to wander.

Poor in spirit. Image by Luis Quintero on Unsplash.
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Crossing Cultures Devotional Memoir

Eclectic

Eclectic. “Composed of elements drawn from various sources. Synonyms: Assorted. Mixed. Ragtag. Varied.” (Merriam Webster Dictionary)

The term entered my vocabulary during Interior Design undergrad studies. And became the predominant style in our various homes over the years. 

Local culture and prominent traditional hues. Availability in textiles and furniture. Differing patterns and color combinations. All these things dictated our interior decor. And changed my own perception of beauty and order.

The girl who couldn’t imagine deep reds in her color scheme, now embraces them.

Eclectic languages. One Savior. (A few years ago I designed and calligraphied this piece for a meeting in the Pacific Rim. It was silkscreened on t-shirts and wall hangings.)