Friday, July 29, 2011

what will you do with your minutes?

writing for five minutes on still:

maybe it's summer's end
cicadas trilling through afternoon
crickets joining in at dusk
dry garden
school supplies out at wal-mart
maybe it's summer's end
that makes me want to be
still
i would be content
to stare out the window today
and let that be all
but i'll allow schedule
to propel me forward
after i have
had
my few minutes of
still
he said
be still
and
know
that i am god
it's in the still
that i know
anything
at
all

linking with:

lisa-jo for five minute friday
casey at the wiegand's
beki at the rusted chain for fingerprint friday
studio jru for sneak peek friday
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16 comments:

  1. Jodene ShawJuly 29, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Good morning, Kendal. This is so peaceful and beautiful. So pleasant to read with my cup of coffee this morning.

    Just makes me sigh relief for a moment.

    {I have the link up now for Studio JRU} Thanks for stopping in this morning.

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  2. BethJuly 29, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    That was so lovely, thank you!
    Beth

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  3. KellyJuly 29, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Beautiful words... Praying that your few minutes of still with Him restore your soul.

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  4. Kim TurnageJuly 29, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Glad I took a moment out of the schedule to be still with you this morning, Kendal. Thank you for the reminder that every day is better that way.

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  5. ElaineJuly 29, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Good morning,
    This really resonated with me today. I was filling up my car on the way to work this morning and I had the strongest desire to be sitting on the beach somewhere with the breeze blowing and doing absolutely nothing but sitting there and being still. I think God is trying to tell me something. I love Him so!!

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  6. Mary JoJuly 29, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Beautiful.
    Here from Five Minute Friday.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  7. AnonymousJuly 29, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    I long for stillness...this summer has really been a busy one. Thank you for the beautiful way you express your thoughts. God bless your day!

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  8. Bethe77July 29, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Beautiful!
    Blessings

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  9. nicJuly 29, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    i can't tell you how many times i read your poetry and think: me too.

    so grateful for you.

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  10. UnknownJuly 29, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    I could look out the window with you. I am realizing today that since I have been back home from She Speaks, I have not stopped moving. I've done my quiet time, but all the day long, I am busy. I need me some Sabbath.

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  11. LindsayJuly 29, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    We have another month until school starts, but I can feel summer slipping away. too. Although, seeing school supplies at Walmart makes me smile! LOVE them!

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  12. LindsayJuly 29, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    We have another month until school starts, but I can feel summer slipping away. too. Although, seeing school supplies at Walmart makes me smile! LOVE them!

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  13. CateJuly 30, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Beautiful imagery Kendal. I was just thinking about how it must be starting to move towards the end of summer for you guys up north there.

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  14. JenniferJuly 30, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Love the way you knit words together, Kendal :)

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  15. Jennifer @ JenniferDukesLee.comJuly 30, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    I can hear your cicadas, all trilling.
    I can see you there, chilling and stilling.

    Isn't God thrilling?

    :)

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  16. Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual DirectorJuly 31, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    I laid on my couch in the quiet of the morning before starting my day. NOURISHING...

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