Whoo! Back in Tulsa, with a non-9-to-5 schedule and no internet connection! (Okay, I am currently stealing a itsy-bitsy-bit of internet from someone--the point is, hulu is dead to me and therefore I will not be tempted to spend time watching instead of reading, writing, riding...) In sum, a perfect time to resurrect poor Peppermint Squeak!
Here is a poem written in response to the Lenten chapter in Madeleine L'Engle's The Irrational Season. After re-reading, in chronological order, her Austin and O'Keefe series, I couldn't get enough and had to "delve into" her nonfiction. Love, love, love. Anyone have any favorite L'Engle books they want to gush about in the comment section? Please, do!
Blessed-happy-are the ones like Christ,
Who walk through hell and live to love again,
Who clothe the naked-heaven in disguise-
Forget their sins before they'd be forgiven.
Blessed-happy-in rejection's wake,
With stinging cheeks, slapped twice and bearing scars,
Beholding those they love seduced away
By those they may not hate. Blessed they are...?
Defending truth, refusing to forsake
The One who saves--even as all seems lost,
As much may be, forever. Fear not. Take
Your blessing. Pleasure burns as dross,
But Joy endures mourning, overwhelms-
I know not how-the greatest boasts of hell.
Awesome to have you back! I love L'Engle. If you haven't read "Walking on Water" it's a must. All about the intersection of faith and writing.
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ooh, thank you for the recommendation! i've only read 1.5 books of her nonfiction, so there is a lot to look forward to! : )
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