Tag Archives: autumn

A Touch of Sun

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Out past Bendena,
just as I reach the low spot between slopes
and head back uphill,
the sun spills through an opening in the trees Continue reading →

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Sunday Afternoon Tea Time

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Doc Arnett

In this two hours’ time, we learn more about each other than in two years of church meetings. Continue reading →

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A Hint of Autumn Comes to Doniphan County

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Doc Arnett

The ridge beyond the ridge
barely shows in its darker tinge
against the fringe of smooth slate
that waits for the breaking of day Continue reading →

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Storm Sandy

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Doc Arnett

We pray for those we love and for strangers, unknown masses. We pray for divine intervention, for mercy, for sparing and deliverance.
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Autumn on a Misty Morning

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Doc Arnett

A dozen shades of prairie grass
cast their colors
between the bare tans of dirt Continue reading →

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Shadow Boxing

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Doc Arnett

Last night’s hard freeze followed by this morning’s breeze is sending leaves falling to the ground like cereal shaken slowly from a box held high above the bowl. Continue reading →

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A Single Shelter

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Doc Arnett

Fringed with the dark red of autumn’s ending, its cluster of leaves holds thick enough that the horses still seek its shelter and hold to their spot as if tied there. Continue reading →

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Finding the Falls

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Doc Arnett

Even though muted by the gray of an overcast day, there was still plenty of glory in the mix of maples, oaks, ash, poplar and plenty of other deciduous species. Continue reading →

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Reflections along the River

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Doc Arnett

Whatever reaches light

can bear its fruit

even in the midst of mud and clay,
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Vicarious Blessing

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Doc Arnett

My, what a God-beautiful day it was yesterday! Crystal clear air, warm sun after a frosty morning and skies that invite one to head out hiking to no particular place. Continue reading →

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