Tag Archives: peace

Belgrade and Kiev, Warsaw and Tears

Posted on April 2, 2014 by theminstrelscitadel

Peace escapes us all. While the world watched innumerable invading armies laid waste to these cities of antiquity these places where dreams were born and legacies were suckled these places where inhumanity marched for centuries, like an ugly snag in … Continue reading →

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the hum will become one

Posted on March 23, 2014 by theminstrelscitadel

When the birds sing, their voices amplified by the running of sap and the eagerly beating wings of bees, the  sickle Moon hangs in a mottled sky, waiting. It won’t be long until scattered clouds and the rings of Saturn … 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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Rest In Peace, Nelson Mandela

Posted on December 6, 2013 by theminstrelscitadel

Nelson Mandela died today. He was not a saint, by any measure, but he was a giant of a man who lived a life worth living. He struggled and fought to bring humanity and justice and freedom to the people … Continue reading →

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Thankful

Posted on November 28, 2013 by theminstrelscitadel

Thanksgiving, to me, is the start of a holiday season that reminds us what is important in life: Love, Goodwill towards all, Compassion, Appreciation and Thankfulness for what we have in our lives. Greatest of all is Love. My wish … Continue reading →

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Mein Kampf!

Posted on August 31, 2013 by theminstrelscitadel

Nearly all the teeth are gone, some coveted for their gold, others yellowed with age & still attached to jaw bones, residing in mouths that no longer speak or pray or scream. Those were the lucky ones. They became too … Continue reading →

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Spirit Upon Dust

Posted on August 8, 2013 by theminstrelscitadel

We draw lines in the sand and pretend we have created something. The Creator blew Spirit upon the dust and clay of this land and we awakened into sight and sound and sensation. That is, if you believe the tale. … Continue reading →

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