Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Agreement with Death

A. Unabashed Pacifist:

Please, sir, I'd like some more. More peace, please…

B. Unabashed Christian:

Holy One,

We enjoy pomp and circumstance and ceremonial rites. They allow us to mark the significance of special events. A new president who breaks the mold gives ample reason for widespread celebration.

Nevertheless, I wonder whether, in the “grand scheme of things” (on your list of significant happenings), the emergence of a crocus rates higher…
Amen

C. Un-quoting Jesus:

“I think I missed my calling.”

[Another last word from the cross that He didn’t say.]

D. Blog: A Haiku

Death and I have an agreement:
It will take me,
And I won’t fear it.

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