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2 Corinthians and the naive faith of Henry Vaughn

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

When I was twelve, my English teacher told my parents that I was quite naive in my reading of the class poetry assignments. I knew why she said that. We had been reading Henry Vaughn, who seemed almost jealous of … Continue reading →

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The next verse

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

“not to condemn;” the part we too often judge to be forgettable.

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Romans 8: 12-17

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

Belonging Belonging, left longing for freedom, longing for love; owned and disowned in one sweet, divided breath? No. Belonging, beloved; longed-for and loved, left wanting for nothing that father and mother of all can supply, owing no debt in pounds … Continue reading →

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A study in contradictions

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

Psalm 29: One God, gloried by gods Breaking thunder. Powerful and splendid, breaking the cedars of Lebanon, breaking them down, bringing them joy, the joy of a child at play. Stricken lightning. Strong oaks writhe; the all too solid tree-flesh … Continue reading →

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Pentecost

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

Apostles on fire, unconsumed; baring their souls before holy ground.

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Communion

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

Moving discreetly, silent as the serifs, she slips between syllables a bright shadow falling unseen, all-seeing, breathing bread to life.

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and your neighbour as yourself

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Rosalind C Hughes

One last bunch of words inspired by this coming Sunday’s gospel reading (see previous two posts for more): Neighbour as self I see myself pick up the paper before the street is awake, shuffling back in slippers to the echoing, empty … Continue reading →

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All your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Rosalind C Hughes

Following on from yesterday’s post, All: Heart A chamber choir sings unthinking muscular love, somewhat off-centre. Soul Shuffle footed jazz angels dancing cheek to cheek, glorious in the dark. Mind “Mind the gap.” The train pulls in and I board a … Continue reading →

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Between

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Rosalind C Hughes

I’m not altogether certain this one is finished; but it’s been hanging about for a month, gaining and losing words, lines and order, so I’m letting it loose. The beach is always a good place to visit when I’m contemplating … Continue reading →

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The Unremembered

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Rosalind C Hughes

The ones who fade away at the back of the newsreel, hungry eyes accusing; The one whose face we never saw, for whom there is no stone or sign; The ones whose warm breath froze in the cold air; the ones who … Continue reading →

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