Month: March 2010

I’m tired of Lent.

I’m tired of Lent.

A week or so in and I’ve had it
I want coffee so bad it’s
Causing me to run hot water through the filter, plain.
Then pour from the coffee pot in vain
But I get nothing but hot water.
Somehow I’ve convinced my brain
That I’m drinking a pot or
That this is better than breaking down and having a cup,
Fearing Jesus’ll catch me and ask “what’s up”
So I drink this extremely watered down version
And hope for a spiritual submersion.

In Post-Running Steps

In Post-Running Steps

That awkward step off the treadmill
To the Earth standing still
Makes me applaud
My legs feeling odd.

Having energy to spare
As they float through the air,
I breathe in and out accomplishment
That’s hidden underneath my scent.