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Portraits of the Northern California Coast
I. Stonehouse These hills so burnished by the piercing gold Rays that thread and sew the fog in patches, Are such that I’ve already reminisced And long for, tho’ I’ve never really known them; Barren granite, honey-combed and angry, Salt-shorn rocky faces cleft by breezes, Quilted ice-plant bedding, swollen tongues Lapping at the surface of [...]
The Vow of Obedience
It is important for us to realize in community that we are not held together by the truths and certainties that we possess, but rather we are bound by what we lack in ourselves and in our finite natures. We are bound together by our common struggle to find meaning and to seek Christ, not [...]
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Elegy to Dust and Dried Roses
(dedicated to my mother) I never saw a rose before the age Of twelve in spite of all the rolling hills, The hopeless green of Pennsylvania farms. We left an emptiness behind to seek An antidote, safe haven from her pain; A marriage dead, the rattle dying still In silent scorn, betrayal, loneliness. Who knew [...]
Odysseus in Sky
(For Skyler, who as Othello will someday take the world by storm) Karekin M Yarian November 09, 2004 For Sky, says “dark night; the infinite blackness of her skin,” She is A ripe fruit, full when I look at her, of savor, complexity. a midnight plum. Oh, “a man – [...]
Hijira
Mata’s daughter dances, offers me her Kohl smeared black butter eyes and Struts the bindi on her forehead. She Shows me her cinnabar lips, the Vermillion streaks in her parted hair. Her Fat, fleshy earlobes dangle Stones in silver settings. She, in threadbare Faded gray salwar-kameez, embroidered Pink flowers and blue-green ivy, wears A large [...]
Biblical Literalism for Atheists and Fundamentalists
I have been increasingly frustrated these days with blogs that purport to address issues of the Christian faith and the place that the Bible holds for those who believe. It seems that so much of the dialogue takes place between ardent atheists and Biblical literalists. Much mud is slung! Sigh… so much for those of [...]
Apophasis
Today, I had someone in idle conversation turn to me and say, “You are a very good man, Karekin.” My response took me by surprise, and yet, it didn’t. I replied, “No, I’m not, but thank you. I am man, just like any other.” It got me thinking. I am no better or worse than [...]
India Journey: Final – Mamallapuram and Kanchipuram
Mamallapuram Photos More Mamallapuram Photos Final India Photos Our airport experience getting to South India was intense and stressful. We make it to Mumbai without any issue, but once there it turns disastrous. Anthony briefly loses his wallet at the airport and we have five minutes of panic as credit cards and ATM cards go [...]
India Journey: Part IV – Jodhpur
Jodhpur, Rajasthan Jodhpur PhotosMore Jodhpur Photos We are dropped off at the airport in the early morning. Kuldeep and our hostess, Lubna, drive us away at 7:00 AM. Lubna gave us a delightful parting gift of pillow cases and Kuldeep gave us a friendly farewell at the airport. Our wait is short as is the [...]
A Community Gathered