File box with index cards—it’s old-school, but it works! (Photo © 2017 by V. Nesdoly)
Storing
I am storing up Bible verses
on index cards
a collection of river stones
against the day
I’ll need to remember*
a shed full of life rafts
for when I am in deep water
a freezer of cooked dinners
for a time when life is too hectic
to cook a meal from scratch
out of the day’s chapter.
© 2017 by Violet Nesdoly (All rights reserved)
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Prompt – Inspiration:
This poem came out of my own spiritual practice of memorizing Bible passages which I write on file cards and file by subject. I have done this for years. You could write about spiritual practice of yours…
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This April I’m celebrating National Poetry Month by posting some not-as-yet published poems from my files along with what inspired them. If the prompt inspires you to write a poem of your own, you’re welcome to share it in comments. Whether you write or not, thanks so much for dropping by!
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