The necessities of writing atop a bureau in my office. Day of Atonement
Sunday is my best day for
Writing.
It is quiet. I can hear the voice
Whispering inside of me.
I can look out of the window
And see beyond.
It is the day that I can
Put down on paper what
Will make it better.
I can find redemption for
Sins of my foolishness.
I can close my eyes and
Set my fingers
To fly with words
Which call to be
Chosen worthy.
Sundays are meant for this,
Ransom, fulfilled at rest.
Susan Patterson
09-2013
Sunday is my best day for
Writing.
It is quiet. I can hear the voice
Whispering inside of me.
I can look out of the window
And see beyond.
It is the day that I can
Put down on paper what
Will make it better.
I can find redemption for
Sins of my foolishness.
I can close my eyes and
Set my fingers
To fly with words
Which call to be
Chosen worthy.
Sundays are meant for this,
Ransom, fulfilled at rest.
Susan Patterson
09-2013
Audio: Day of Atonement
Discussion: Day of Atonement
This poem is about two subject matters. It is about making Sunday different from the other days in the week (something we routinely fail to do in our modern culture). When we use at least one day to be quiet, to look out the window and to see what is not simply right in front of us, then our minds and bodies relax, restoring to vitality. Certainly I am speaking in metaphors here, but you get the idea. Seven days of the same rush and stress are too much. Find something different for the seventh day and enjoy the results.
The second subject addressed here is somewhat personal, but still may apply to many who read my poetry. It is about making up for the sins of youth. It is quite possible that I write because it is something that I can do without stress or anxiety. Words come to me...at night... in the car...on a Sunday afternoon. In this poem I use religious words like ransom and redemption and worthy. It is further possible that writing for me is a gift that I offer back to the Universe to balance out earlier errors.
Now this is probably projection, certainly speculation. Take from this poem and all my writings what you will. Thank you for reading. skp
The second subject addressed here is somewhat personal, but still may apply to many who read my poetry. It is about making up for the sins of youth. It is quite possible that I write because it is something that I can do without stress or anxiety. Words come to me...at night... in the car...on a Sunday afternoon. In this poem I use religious words like ransom and redemption and worthy. It is further possible that writing for me is a gift that I offer back to the Universe to balance out earlier errors.
Now this is probably projection, certainly speculation. Take from this poem and all my writings what you will. Thank you for reading. skp
▶ Art is anointed imagination. Earlene Grey
Great Theater in Clackamas County
To all of my readers in Oregon, please let me remind you of...or introduce you to Clackamas Repertory Theatre. CRT is one of several local theater companies we have available. In my opinion, it is the best. The members of the group are professionals whose talent is wide and second to none. Their performances never fail to impress. Tickets are now available for the 2014 summer season. The plays to be presented are The Philadelphia Story, Carousel and Good People. Ticket prices are very reasonable, parking is easy, but best yet, the performances are unforgettable. Go to http://www.clackamasrep.org/ or call 503-594-6047 to find out more information. Don't miss out! :-)
Appreciative CRT audience. Can you find James and Susan Patterson? Fifth row up, center. Come join us!
Nature's Artistry in Common Spaces
Remember summer with its accent of mushrooms? A decaying log on the Patterson grounds.
Till next time! skp
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