Examen
The Daily Examen in poetic form
The Daily Examen – May 26, 2017
Submitted by Aldon Hynes on Sat, 05/27/2017 - 12:07Running from meeting to meeting
a message comes through
from some
unexpected source
reminding us
to remember God
and all God’s people.
The Daily Examen – May 25, 2017 Ascension Day
Submitted by Aldon Hynes on Thu, 05/25/2017 - 19:24I always imaged
it was partly cloudy
on Ascension Day;
a warm summer day
with lazy cumulus clouds
waiting for their moment
in the history of mankind.
Today was chilly
with lots to get done
but still a group of shut-ins
were transported to church
for a special service
and while the celebration of Pentecost
is still over a week away,
the Spirit was moving.
The Daily Examen – May 24, 2017
Submitted by Aldon Hynes on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 20:13The peepers in the pond
sound the same
as they usually do.
When the jet overhead
drowns them out,
I almost forget
to give thanks
for the same old peepers.
The Daily Examen – May 23, 2017
Submitted by Aldon Hynes on Tue, 05/23/2017 - 20:49A goldfinch crossing
the town green,
bats at twilight,
a strip of pink highlighting
the edge of the evening sky,
are all balms
for some
of the recent grief.
The Daily Examen – May 22, 2017
Submitted by Aldon Hynes on Mon, 05/22/2017 - 20:14It is hard to relish
the moments of the day
when it is grey
and like so many other days.
You have to look harder
like at those white things
floating in the lake
that you only realize
after they have raised their heads
a top their long necks
that they are swans
feeding.
You have to stay calmer
as you handle request after request
and if you are fortunate
the sound of the rain
on the long drive home
can be soothing.
