Monthly Archives: May 2013

Θεοφάνεια

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

For A (All five of you) “My father says that almost the whole world is asleep. Everybody you know. Everybody you see. Everybody you talk to. He says that only a few people are awake and they live in a … Continue reading →

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Prayer Request

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

My grandfather was admitted to the hospital yesterday. Still waiting on some test results but it looks like he’s going to be fine. Hoping he’s going home tomorrow but I hope to know more soon. Heading over to the hospital … Continue reading →

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At Night – A Poem

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

The sun has said goodnight It seems such a long way for that tiny tear to fall down that small face pressed tight against a frosted window pane She bends to kneel down to pray beside her bed And waits … Continue reading →

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So Much to Say…

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

So I wanted to do an update. Usually I stick with a theme but tonight, I just feel like writing about…well…life. A lot has been going on with the book, the illustrator and lulu are still working on bleed issues … Continue reading →

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Painted Lady – A Poem

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

Legs crossed & Painted arms wrapped tightly over my heart Head tucked in Afraid to fail // I slowly begin to wake Glittering lashes flutter & catching in time to the rhythm of my rocking In the hues of moonlight … Continue reading →

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Stay Tuned

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

I know, I know. I haven’t written much here in a few days. Well, publicly anyway. I am here though. Working on a multi-post project. Stay tuned.

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Afterthought – A Poem

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

Sometimes you just have to dig to the root of the issue…. I am reaching into dry dirt with closed tight fists Sliding and falling to earth, So why don’t I feel grounded? I guess you just can’t chase what … Continue reading →

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Pools of Light – A Poem

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

Her tears drop & pool in every shade of light painting a pale dry pavement Each prism a priceless story encased in heart shaped diamonds Reminding those who refused to close their tattered black umbrellas- That vulnerability is an art … Continue reading →

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Radio – A Poem

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

Hugging my radio to my heart rocking back and forth slowly Mouthing silent words of prayer in the stillness of the dark- I prayed again for peace I asked Him if he cared I asked Him if he could hear … Continue reading →

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The Walk – A Poem

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

Ten tiny fingers tightly gripping a faded photograph Tattered & torn edges I carried “Daddy” with me everywhere I dreamt he was a hero & wondered if I had his eyes Waddling to crawling Crawling to walking & Some dreams … Continue reading →

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