Pale grey and antique white striations cross the arch and obscure the light of day,.
and wisps of marble white, like falling locks of hair brocade the edges of the scene.
Solemn, suffocating, and shadowy, the gloom doth enfold the world,
with little warmth or comfort; just a chilling bony cast manifesting.
So cold!
So cold!
. . . so cold . . .
Written By Mark R. Day 10-29-2011.
Copyright Mark R. Day 10-29-2011, all rights reserved
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Poem " The Meaning of Baptism"
The Weight of life,
pronounced, profound, and perfunctory,
comes swiftly upon humankind.
A reminder of mortality and weakness;
in the face of unforeseen tribulations.
Yet man can find hope eternal,
in a simple act of devoted love.
For baptism, our sacred promise to accept him,
thorough acts of piety and prayer,
brings strength, which mirrors Godliness,
and allows the spirit of grace to enter,
marking us his well beloved child.
For while man is born of woman.
He is also born in Christ,
and he acts in priestly service,
on this journey we call life.
Yes a man is born of water . . . and purified of sin
Yes a man is born in spirit . . . and strengthened for the disciple role
Yes a man is born to serve . . . and to love and feed God's people
It matters not the path that's taken;
Worn smooth or overgrown with brush.
Our God must be reflected;
in every soul we touch.
Yes, Faith must ever be our password
Christ's Passion must attend our every act
For with our Holy Baptism
God has marked us for his work.
His child, whom he holds fast.
Written and published by Mark R. Day October 25, 2011 copyright October 25, 2011 all rights reserved [Inspired by a Sermon given by Pastor Will Montgomery of HUMC, in Lynchburg, on 16 Oct 2011]
pronounced, profound, and perfunctory,
comes swiftly upon humankind.
A reminder of mortality and weakness;
in the face of unforeseen tribulations.
Yet man can find hope eternal,
in a simple act of devoted love.
For baptism, our sacred promise to accept him,
thorough acts of piety and prayer,
brings strength, which mirrors Godliness,
and allows the spirit of grace to enter,
marking us his well beloved child.
For while man is born of woman.
He is also born in Christ,
and he acts in priestly service,
on this journey we call life.
Yes a man is born of water . . . and purified of sin
Yes a man is born in spirit . . . and strengthened for the disciple role
Yes a man is born to serve . . . and to love and feed God's people
It matters not the path that's taken;
Worn smooth or overgrown with brush.
Our God must be reflected;
in every soul we touch.
Yes, Faith must ever be our password
Christ's Passion must attend our every act
For with our Holy Baptism
God has marked us for his work.
His child, whom he holds fast.
Written and published by Mark R. Day October 25, 2011 copyright October 25, 2011 all rights reserved [Inspired by a Sermon given by Pastor Will Montgomery of HUMC, in Lynchburg, on 16 Oct 2011]
Monday, October 24, 2011
Photo "Amherst County Sunset"
Photo taken at Intersection of Route State Road 56 and US 29 in Amherst County approximately 6:35 pm 10-23-2011 Looking South South West
Photo by Mark R. Day, all rights reserved, copyright Mark R. Day 10-23-2011
Photo "The Begining and the Ending of a Perfect fall Day"
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| Sunrise at Oakland House, Nelson County, VA photo taken at approximately 7:00 am 10-23-2011 View is looking East North East Photo by Mark R. Day, all rights reserved copyright Mark R. Day 10-23-2011 |
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| Late evening at Oakland House, Nelson County, VA photo taken at approximately 6:20 pm 10-23-2011. View is looking East North East Photo by Mark R. Day, all rights reserved copyright Mark R. Day 10-23-2011 |
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Photo's A study in light and time
The James River as it passes through the Blue Ridge 8:30 AM
The James River as it passes through the Blue Ridge 3:00 PM
Taken by Mark R. Day 18 October 2011, All Rights reserved, Copyright Mark R. Day
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Poem "Manure and Memory"
Manure thinks the man, as its smell became instantly recognizable
Sweet, thick, and amazing
A raw but natural reminiscence of youth long past
and a time when father taught son.
Fresh Air!
That's what he would have said, to the boy listening so intently,
Ensnared and hanging on to every word.
A father's wisdom offered and accepted without question.
Fresh Air!
A phrase, which tumbles down the long passages of memory
drawn forward by a stimulation of the olfactory senses.
Reviving a connection long lost to death's cold separation
Fresh Air!
These words so simple and unimportant to the world at large
yet still a profound maxim for the boy who lives inside the man
Inscribed upon the heart, in that hallowed place where now a father lives
Written and published by Mark R. Day October 16, 2011 copyright October 16, 2011 all rights reserved
Sweet, thick, and amazing
A raw but natural reminiscence of youth long past
and a time when father taught son.
Fresh Air!
That's what he would have said, to the boy listening so intently,
Ensnared and hanging on to every word.
A father's wisdom offered and accepted without question.
Fresh Air!
A phrase, which tumbles down the long passages of memory
drawn forward by a stimulation of the olfactory senses.
Reviving a connection long lost to death's cold separation
Fresh Air!
These words so simple and unimportant to the world at large
yet still a profound maxim for the boy who lives inside the man
Inscribed upon the heart, in that hallowed place where now a father lives
Written and published by Mark R. Day October 16, 2011 copyright October 16, 2011 all rights reserved
Photo "The Gathering Storm"
The National World War I Museum Kansas City, MO
Photo taken by Mark R. Day 8/12/ 2010 using Cannon Power Shot SX100IS; Copyright by Mark R. Day all rights reserved
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Photo "War Tells History the Story of Our Fallen Comrade's Valor"
The Natioanl Monument at Gettysburg National Military Cemetery
Photo "An Ornament to Sorrow"
Monument on 2nd Manassass Battlefield
Near the unfinished railroad cut
Photo taken by Mark R. Day 8/14/ 2011 using Cannon Power Shot SX100IS; Copyright by Mark R. Day all rights reserved
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