by Marta Wheeler | Jan 19, 2021 | Marta Blog
Fully receiving the gift of the blizzard Burrowing under mother’s weighty quilts Hot ginger tea steeping in tiny clay pot Satisfied with life as it is in this moment. Unhurried. Quiet. Expectations few. Blending into the white sky and white lawn feeders on...
by Marta Wheeler | Jan 13, 2021 | Marta Blog
Arriving at the oceanside we run to the beach to breathe in rhythm Uniting breath with the Perpetual ebb and flow. Salty air fills our lungs. Before the sun rises over the horizon We are on the sandy shores Retrieving shells and driftwood Amazed at starfish and the...
by Marta Wheeler | Jan 5, 2021 | Marta Blog
Although we know nothing yet about 2021 There is hope for healing. Heard in the voices of fun-loving girls falling backwards into the snow laughing uncontrollably. Unprovoked giggling is contagious hopeful and beautiful! There is hope for healing and...
by Marta Wheeler | Dec 30, 2020 | Marta Blog
On the edge of this frozen pond where generations have skated each winter we huddle in the tiny windowless shack pulling ice skate laces snug while seated on a too narrow bench. Each year the squeaky door hinges and crunching snow excitedly welcome us when stepping...
by Marta Wheeler | Dec 23, 2020 | Marta Blog
Nine months the Baby has been nourished In his mother’s womb By the food she has eaten And the respite she has taken. Nine months since The angel Gabriel Came to Mary and The gift humbly accepted. Mothering the Son of God Believing, with all the strength that she...
by Marta Wheeler | Dec 16, 2020 | Marta Blog
Into the wide mouth of each opened white paper sack flow the grains of playground sand. As carefully as a table is set, one hundred white candles are so gently placed. One, then two, then three, then four Until all wicks are lit Creating a glow so soft. Lifted...
