More metaphors today. He reminded me of vineyards, of pruning for growth, building walls to strengthen and protect, allowing for the possibility of better fruit. Let my yes be yes, and my no be no. Who knew? Another prayer. Amen.
I finally clip back
The clematis.
It will come back strong
Come spring.
That’s the promise.
This Advent
I sift and sort,
Pare and prune,
Tie up branches
That need
To be strengthened.
I put evergreens
With the winterberries
In the black olive vase
To remind me of green,
Lest I lose sight of it.
I clip back,
Sift and sort,
Pare and prune,
Tie up branches
In need of support,
Place green
In indoor spaces
To help me remember.
