Went to Siler City yesterday for
pickleball
such a beautiful drive there and back
almost no traffic
how could I help but praise God
for redbud trees in full bloom
an indescribable color
at the edge of woods or in yards
I saw yellow forsythia too
tips of trees edged now in green.
Passed Sunshine Alpaca Farm
several months ago I stopped
bought alpaca wool socks so soft and
light
in liturgical colors purple green red
to wear Sundays peeking out
at the bottom of my black robe
I’m wearing purple now
wear red on white Sundays
Pentecost will be my last red-sock Sunday
as appointed pastor I hope.
Passed a church called Joy Baptist
smiled remembering Willimon saying
if churches are named after emotions
then fear would be a better word
because we are fearful people
funny but true.
Passed Howard and Meemaw’s Farm
where we buy strawberries peaches ice
cream
peach orchard in full glorious bloom
promising another good year for peaches
ours are the best in North Carolina
maybe the whole world
Meemaw told me last July
yes I mused eyes closed
inhaling the scent of a large ripe
peach.
Thank you God for springtime and peaches.
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