Tag Archives: life

Harvest Me

Posted on October 28, 2014 by theminstrelscitadel

Fingers and toes begin like kernels of corn and pods of peas, making the grown ones giggle and coo. I never knew any of you when the world introduced you and you were so new. God kept count of each … Continue reading →

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What the world needs now: Trans-parency

Posted on October 13, 2014 by theminstrelscitadel

I’m one of the lucky ones; I believe that to be true. When I was a kid, growing up in a conservative, religious household, I struggled with my sexuality. It wasn’t easy, realizing that I felt differently than what I … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of Daylight

Posted on September 6, 2014 by theminstrelscitadel

The moon whispers of her nuance, her hidden places and her sovereignty over night, as the night hawk flies I hear the cries and wonder at the solitude of her flight. Morning comes with the sweet mutterings of sparrows and … Continue reading →

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Live

Posted on August 2, 2014 by theminstrelscitadel

the way you think you should.

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Some Bright Day

Posted on July 27, 2014 by theminstrelscitadel

So many have gone now, and taken small chunks out of my heart. I dream about them sometimes, and smile upon the memory, and sadden at the reality. Could it be that we shall meet again on some bright day? … Continue reading →

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Jugular

Posted on July 27, 2014 by theminstrelscitadel

The lion kills for life, and life is rarely grateful. We will hold fast our fingers clasped tight like kites were flying, like the cracks in boulders held our weight. Do you see heart there in the thin shadows? Do … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow is a new day

Posted on June 21, 2014 by theminstrelscitadel

Support each other. Love each other. Change “the system” which manages to leave humanity out of the equation. Ditch the stigma. Seek to understand. Give every human being a fighting chance to heal and love and live life to the … Continue reading →

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The Vista of Rebirth

Posted on June 14, 2014 by theminstrelscitadel

What happened to you, to me, to that dream we swam in until our arms could move no more? The drunkard of the village was your uncle and your mother had the temper of a sailor away at sea. I … Continue reading →

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the cries of halfwits

Posted on May 16, 2014 by theminstrelscitadel

The tears get pulled like rubber bands, warm in the sunshine and ready for a plucky mind and a darting hand. Why is life so filled with the strings of Love, the pangs of Love, the marble statues erected in … Continue reading →

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Where Love Greets Sorrow

Posted on December 22, 2013 by theminstrelscitadel

They fly in with their wings spread wide and Joy brings them safely down to the rich brown earth, the turning twisting falling leaves, a glorious carpet for their feet. When the clouds gather turn grey from white, shed tears … Continue reading →

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