sweeping the kitchen floor
the remnants of living
Ash Wednesday
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rushing to work
contemplation takes a backseat
smudged forehead
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scattered in the last autumn leaves
flock of small brown sparrows take wing
Lenten prayers
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Observations from the Garden
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So very true, I think, how contemplation takes a backseat to the hustle and bustle of the world’s activity. We really need to keep the meaning in this season….as much as we can…the smudge of ashes is a reminder!