Category Archives: Poetic Contemplations

After the Barn

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Doc Arnett

It’s easy to clean off your boots when it’s all dry and dust. Easy to cleanse your soul… except when it’s not. Continue reading →

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A Moment of Seeing

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Even though brief, the illumination of long slants of early sun provides vision that lasts throughout the day. Continue reading →

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A Slight Storm

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Doc Arnett

The grays and tans of gravel and sand
barely show through the thin glaze
of this day’s winter storm. Continue reading →

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Signs and Wonders

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Doc Arnett

I love the way wet snow shows which way the wind was blowing during the storm… Continue reading →

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A Gentle Storm

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Doc Arnett

a sudden brilliant blaze of reflected sun
brings bursts of light from every trunk and stem, Continue reading →

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Small Gift at the End of a Dark Day

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Doc Arnett

It reminded me, too, of how little it takes
to ease the darkness of a dismal day:
a friendly wave, a gentle smile, Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve Morning ’22

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Doc Arnett

A harsh wind, a muted sunrise, a fiercely blue sky above broken clouds… and farm chores… Continue reading →

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A Prayer of Worship

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Doc Arnett

How wonderful is his majesty;
how majestic are his wonders! Continue reading →

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Rescued

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Those who have escaped the aching aloneness of depression understand the value of connection. Continue reading →

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Meditation on Love

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Love labors, cares, comforts, connects… and is anchored to the very heart of God. Continue reading →

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