Come, all you no hopers,
You jokers and rogues
We’re on the road to nowhere,
Let’s find out where it goes
It might be a ladder to the stars, who knows
Come, all you no hopers,
You jokers and rogues. … More Come all you No Hopers, you Jokers and Rogues!!!
Hail to thee, oh blessèd rain! Thou who gathers in darkest of clouds, Plunging joyfully from above, Refreshing all upon this earth; Thou who descends upon the mountains, Crafting streams and rivers, Filling lakes, seas and oceans; Thou of whom the plants adore, Slaking thirst of man and beast, Returns to sky once more; Thou … More Song to the Blessèd Rain
During British Science Week, the moon was drawn down into Leicester Cathedral. Well, at least a 7m diameter scale model of it was, with hi-res mosaic images mapped to a 1cm = 5km scale. Hanging from the ceiling in the nave, she was truly remarkable to behold, especially standing under her looking up. It was … More The Museum of the Moon at Leicester Cathedral
“From bright heights of compassion To deep darkness of hatred My beloved land has seen it all.” My land of dear mongrels All colours and creeds, All working to bring light Into history’s dark deeds. Community spirit Where new friends were made. In streets, then much safer, As children we played. This land of once … More A Deep Green Christian’s Winter Solstice Poem: From Darkness to Light
“Those who have ears to hear, listen to the words I now say. Those who have eyes to see, watch as this story unfolds.” The Maker descended upon the holy mountain lying within the lush, verdant garden. He wished enjoy everything He’d lovingly crafted and to make it his home and dwelling with humankind. His … More Song 2: Another Day in Eden
To the physicists of all disciplines. Of the Oaks of Righteousness. A song. Oh, praise the Eternal One! Give praise, oh you binding forces of gravity and electromagnetic, of strong and weak nuclear. Give praise, oh dark and sublime matter and energies, Rejoice in the ever-presence of your Maker and Sustainer. Oh, praise … More A Psalm of the Cosmos
Praise to the Eternal Water of Life Who spoke the Great and turbulent Deep into existence, And Whose Spirit hovered above, Embracing it as it collapsed – Pulled in by its own gravitational force. Praise to the Eternal Flame of Love Whose creative passion lit the first thermonuclear light of the cosmos, Turning mass … More Praise of the Cosmic Creator
“Those who have ears to hear, listen to these words I now say. Those who have eyes to see, watch as this story unfolds.” Today is Easter Day! The highest and holiest day of the Christian calendar which traditionally day begins with the responsive cry, “Christ is risen. He is risen indeed! Hallelujah!” Referring back to Song 1 – … More Creator & Creation – 3. The Song of The Risen God
“Those who have ears to hear, listen to these words I now say. Those who have eyes to see, watch as this story unfolds.” Today marks Easter Saturday, a very low point in the Christian Calendar. It is a time of deep reflection upon the events that unfolded that fateful day following the crucifixion and … More Creator & Creation – 2. The Song of Redemption
Plants Meditation Image: Wikimedia Commons Plant Name: Silver Birch Symbolism: Pioneering Fire Resilience Information: Birch is one of the first deciduous trees to wake after the Winter and since ancient times has been seen as representing renewal and new beginnings. The birch tree sheds part of itself almost constantly, whether catkins, leaves, twigs or seeds. … More Plants Meditation – 10. Silver Birch
God of Green Hope 