Monthly Archives: April 2021

It will be

I see you there, mortal man, raging against the wind, tide and sea and slicing at the vine, brush and tree, to make of the world what you will. And such beauty and horrors you have made! From my window in the sky I wonder at the living you do, with such mortal life. But […]

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Companion

What is a companion? Is it a man, woman, or simply the one, or someone who always makes things fun? Or is it a person who’s feet touch the ground, who’s wisdom and insight joyously abound? Or the one who has a tender smile, a glance and grin that makes us stay awhile? For me, […]

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Delicate

A dandelion lay tucked in the corner of my garden but it was at last found by me. It was pretty and puffed in fluffy white stuff and my eyes took in the singular beauty, Wanting to marvel closer, I kneeled and peeled that delicate white stuff all puffed and pretty straight out — and […]

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Who?

Mere babe, so tender and unknowing. who were you? Before thoughts were taught, and curses and blows bound your heart in rigid fiber, Were you trusting? Before the door was empty, and disappointment stole the hopeful breath within, Were you innocent? Before the love was lost, and all your goodness was thrown and broken like […]

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The sun will rise again

The sun always rises, beyond the reach of ordinary men. And yet they teach, the ordinaries, how extraordinary we may be. And they preach, the ordinaries, of God within. Promises of resurrection dance in my mind but not in my heart. The sun will always rise again but not for me, nor we. The dance […]

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The long road back to here.

Dear Readers, Several years ago, I had a blog here at http://www.benwonders.com. It was a great little place where I could explore new ideas, write substandard poetry, and share a little bit about my writing. Then the unthinkable happened, I forgot to renew the domain and it was quickly snatched up by a domain squatter, […]

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