TRUTH: the practice of diving and divining

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YES
For Henry 2012 from Grandma Nancy

maybe
with enough pepper

and after the sandals fall apart
some actual boots

then maybe
the mountain becomes climbable
never mind the coyotes
(they’re  cowardly)
jungle drums will fade
and the blare of sun
will slowly blend
into velvet dark

the purple sax
blues an invitation
to the Yes
that comes
venturing up
over the horizon
from the edge of the world
out of the surf
tall cool and ready
Yes
—Rev Nancy Holden

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This piece includes text from the song “Lao Rahal Soti” by the musician Samih Shqer. The song discusses the fleetingness of the singer juxtaposed to the eternalness of the song within the context of the Palestinian diaspora.As we come together once again this Autumn in the spirit of unity and togetherness, it is essential to remember those who cannot return home. In light of the current refugee crises throughout the world, we must recognize the privilege of returning.
—Hope Safford
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Diving takes us head first into the
Pool

Story

Chaos

Routine

We hold our breath against the

Water

Secrets

Sorrows

Tedium

Divining we find

Ease

Forgiveness

Comfort

Joy

Hope

—Margo Berg

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