Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Ode to the Canyon - The Laity Lodge Retreat


The minnows nibble on my toes in the cold water. That is why I come here. I come hear because the water and the canyon speak. Inhaling the Frio is inhaling the spirit of God and I feel him from head to toe. The water that ripples over my feet heals me and I can listen deeply. Here, I am free to write. I am filled up with the magnificence in nature – feeling the awe and feeling me, small – this is reason to go to Laity Lodge in the Canyon, to be filled up and to let go.


"poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility" - William Wordsworth


Laity Lodge Writer's Retreat


4 comments:

  1. Clicked over from THC to read your post. Loved your poetry. . .makes me want to go even more!

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  2. What a cool writing, creativity, and faith building experience, Melody! I hope you're safe and sound and that your family and friends are hanging in there. Wellness and safety to you and yours.

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  3. Hi Amy, If you can go, you must experience the canyon. It has been part of my life since my childhood. My family history runs deep through its waters. Thanks for commenting.

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  4. Hi Kella,

    We our safe and mostly sound. Thank you for the well wishes. I am glad the river of life brings people you like along.

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