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Bradley Rader
Category Archives: Poetry
Dementia
Early this year, I ran across a call for submissions to a poetry anthology about grief. The call made a point of indicating that they were looking for grief born of various life experiences. I had been thinking about my … Continue reading
Sun-Glow Singer
Someone has taken up the mantleOne voice had left us caged, unsingingTaken by the fiery chariot of mortalityBut out of a winter seasonCame a young singerWrapped in sun-glowRe-igniting dreams and hopesSpeaking in the heart rhythmOf our beloved nation During the … Continue reading
In Memorium, Maya Angelou
This poem was written at the time of Maya Angelou’s death, but I’d forgotten about it. I had posted it on Facebook on May 28, 2014, and it was only when it showed up in my “Memories” on the site … Continue reading
Mortal Thread, Eternal Cloth
I’d written this poem years ago, after a friend’s sister died unexpectedly. It seemed to me that our lives are woven together whether we think we are independent or not. God makes interesting things of bringing our lives together.
In the Now – Repost
I am working at updating the whole of my website, moving as much material off stand-alone HTM pages (for easier management). The poems that have been placed on graphic images have been a problem, in terms of where to place … Continue reading
Morning, at a Tomb
About the woman morning spread its wings, a gentle dove of rose-golden light, the fluttering of its wings a patient breeze. The earth was quiet, secret, holding back the clatter of a waking world. She wept. She wept, while gentle … Continue reading
Psalm 4
Oh Lord, bring me to a home, @@@a place set for me; Bring me to a resting place @@@that restores my spirit, A haven from the battering blows @@@that attempt to knock me over. You have walked with me in … Continue reading
Psalm 3
When the challenges of life @@@block me, oh Lord, @@@be with me and guide me. Unexpected stumbling blocks @@@delay my forward movement. Frustration of choices @@@weighs down my heart. How many times will I find myself thwarted, @@@anxious about what … Continue reading
Psalm 2
Friends of the heart show forth the joy of the Lord; They lift me up from the depths. Thank You, Oh Lord, for the people @@@You have placed on my path. Thank You for the meeting of minds, @@@where understanding … Continue reading
Psalm 1
Oh Lord my God, You have watched over me in many trials. Day and night you have met me on my path, Your presence has sheltered me in the dark night, @@@when silence and solitude have battered at me. Even … Continue reading
