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It’s Christmas (has every word been said)
What might a Christmas poem be like If every word has been said? Tinsel, Trees and Father Christmas Do more, eat more, or do less..stress Shoulds and Expectations Faiths and Reconciliations Wine, cheese, mistletoe and turkeys Cakes, pies and Brussel… Continue reading
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Walking in the darkness (and befriending it)…..(Advent reflection 2)
I love this time of the year. Its the time of year when I wake up and drink coffee looking out of the window and see how the dark blue early morning light changes through the colours into the sunrise,… Continue reading
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She waits, she wonders, she wants you.
May you have… May you see… May you give… May you feel… May you try… May you notice… May you see… May you live… May your dream… May your heart… May you walk… May you realise… May you shine… May… Continue reading
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Raindrops of the Heart
What do you notice, when you stop and look within. Memories like fragile raindrops. Dangling on the grass, delicate holding on. Cumulatively heavy, on a light blade of grass dragging it down. Yet The grass is not the raindrops And… Continue reading
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The Story I’ve waited a year to tell.
I have waited a full year to tell you this story. It’s a personal one, but I hope a good one, and please do bear with the length of it, grab yourself a coffee or tea and strap in. Maybe… Continue reading
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Kind One.
Heres to you, The kind one, when others destroy The kind one, who loves, when others run Heres to you Soul Whisperer Light Shiner Hope Reflector Dancer in the rain Heres to you One who sees One who believes, in… Continue reading
James Ballantyne 