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In conversation, I prefer Christopher. My mom named me after Christopher Robin, after all. In writing, I use “C L Couch” (or, more simply, “c l couch”) because the form is genderless and also frankly easier to use. I have awful writer’s cramp. I am an educator more or less retired, more or less due to disability. At present, I live in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania (USA). My writing here I mean to be occasional and also devotional. Either or both. The banner and profile photographs are by my friend and peer Debra Danielson. More of Debbie’s work to be enjoyed is at debradanielson.org. Thanks to each of you and both and all for coming to my blog.

first day after ashes


first day after ashes
count forty without counting
cross ice and green times

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photo by Oleg Lang on Unsplash

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2 haiku for Ash Wednesday


2 haiku for Ash Wednesday


ashes to ashes
‘round rosies with the posies
cast east of Eden


Lenten rite with ash
as mortal if devoted
heaven bring us home


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(first haiku could stand a Works Cited or would it be allusions cited?—I will cite Genesis 3:19, part of the pronouncement of God upon Adam and, as far the new postlapsarian state of things goes, upon all of us)


photo by Ahna Ziegler on Unsplash

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sun and moon and stars


sun and moon and stars
small stars introduce or close
there is dawn or dusk

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photo by Lydia Gulinkina on Unsplash

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above the abbey


above the abbey
Tintern or Gethsemani
by nature drafting

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“Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey, On Revisiting the Banks of the Wye during a Tour. July 13, 1798” by William Wordsworth

photo by Mitchell Schleper on Unsplash
Abbey of Gethsemani, Trappist, United States

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the persecuted


the persecuted
a day knowing no freedom
all unfeatured ice

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photo by Bryan Rodriguez on Unsplash

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faith shares mystery


faith shares mystery
should persecution follow
is love offered saved


pink and lace and wine
this day as romance might hope
into tomorrow


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photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash

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cats are black watch out


cats are black watch out
we do get superstitious
Friday by number


it’s a pastel day
brushed colors as if painted
by the art-maker


it’s not that haiku are easier except physically to type; while sometimes impulsive, the content often takes as long if not longer than to set down more; I have a friend who says that of Mark, the gospel thought written first because it’s short; my friend (with a related PhD) realizes, as I understand from teaching composition, that writing down is harder than writing out

not that I command haiku (goodness, no); I simply try and learn and try

I’m still struggling for breath—yes, the process for inspiration, I suppose—but I mean literally; someday I’ll be living somewhere else with clearer air to get back some health, while the ongoing issues are the main ones that have to be ongoing (heart disease and such)

I hope each of you is well

thanks for your concerns expressed—and thanks to all of you always


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photo by Anton Ponomarenko on Unsplash 
cat in London home

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Illinois Lincoln


Illinois Lincoln
first three sides near Hodgenville
my old Kentucky

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12 February, Lincoln’s birthday

photo by Ryan Stone on Unsplash
view of welcome from the Lincoln Memorial

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please help God can help


please help God can help
great the need in one the risk
and by extension

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photo by Redd Francisco on Unsplash

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