Assignment Earth

(x = space)

Assignment Earth

A return to three dimensions,

Grace is brief

It splits through time,

Calls to the source,

And invites us there

While claiming in the world

Surprise and alteration

Miraculous intervention

Owned by none

But gives of itself

Until what it bears is gone

A life changed,

Spirit re-knit,

A reason to go on

If not in gratitude

Let alone astonishment

Maybe something to think about,

Maybe only forward motion

C L Couch

The photograph was taken by Joseph Schultz, my nephew. He enjoyed a job with the Fish and Wildlife Service on Midway Island and now lives in Wilmington, North Carolina. The world is his future.

clcouch123

I prefer Christopher in conversation. In writing, I use C L Couch because it’s a genderless form of my name and, frankly, easier—I have severe writer’s cramp. I mean to be a poet writing spiritual and occasional verse. The photographs used permanently here—for the banner, for my profile—were taken by Debra Danielson, a photographer and friend. You may enjoy more of her work at debra.danielson.org. If you would credit me when quoting my work, I'd be thankful. As I am thankful for your presence here.

Author archive Author website

January 13, 2021

Liturgies

Assignment Earth, grace, nephew, poem

	Eterea on libretto
	Eterea on try
	Catherine Arcolio on a gift
	P. J. Gudka on how to have Christmas day
	Livora Gracely on once born

clcouch123

I talk you talk we'll talk