Tag Archives: ae freislighe

Into the Breech: ae freislighe

Posted on January 4, 2017 by John

Let’s let go of sanity, imagining the reason appeals to our vanity and falls in the right season; making none too troubling what chaos springs from hating, from leaving at boil, bubbling, desires left too long waiting. Let’s imagine destiny … Continue reading →

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No News: an ae freislighe

Posted on November 4, 2010 by John

The news can be troubling: there’s always some fresh unrest, some great tension bubbling. Each day, I hope for the best, but still I keep wondering: how wise is that course today? Must we keep on blundering, pretending to know … Continue reading →

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Petitioning: an ae freilighe

Posted on October 13, 2005 by John

The gods may grant petitions to endless years of prayer; not lay too strict conditions; in that granting, be fair; but it is not sedition to think them often cruel, seeing naught but perdition in their lessons and schools. Think … Continue reading →

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Advice for the Road: an ae freislighe

Posted on April 1, 2004 by John

The path that we’re traveling has today only begun. So don’t start unraveling, don’t think the whole race is run. To enjoy the adventure, we’ll take time with what we see, cast away old indentures and seek past what seems … Continue reading →

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