Mary : Writing

Snow Love

Snow Love

A Poem by Mary


Winter is cold, but I sometimes think snow has personality. This poem came to me on my drive into work this morning (driving through some flurries of..
Apology (haiku)

Apology (haiku)

A Poem by Mary


my love-hate relationship with winter. I love the skies, day and night, in winter they are intense and pure; hate the cold, brrrrr!
Apology

Apology

A Poem by Mary


I love the winter sky, dislike the cold. But the prettiest night sky is in the winter. Go figure, sigh. I think the beautiful winter night sky is M..
Today

Today

A Poem by Mary


awaiting medical test results can be a very scary time....
I Set It Down

I Set It Down

A Poem by Mary


Sometimes grudges, past hurts are nurtured as if they are our children. We name them and hold them dear to us. But what happens when one is lost?
Execution

Execution

A Poem by Mary


Mothers throughout time have had to witness the execution of their sons, whether they be criminals or political martyrs. The suffering is the same. ..
Last Lullaby

Last Lullaby

A Poem by Mary


Her son is dead, executed for healing in love. Mary grieves.
First Lulaby

First Lulaby

A Poem by Mary


Young Mary greets her baby and promises all things motherly
Refugees

Refugees

A Poem by Mary


"take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt ...Herod is going to search for the child to kill Him" Matt 2:13. Mary's is only one of many storie..
Pour the Wine, Hold the Cheese

Pour the Wine, Hold the Cheese

A Poem by Mary


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