Monthly Archives: April 2011

God’s Words

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Christopher Raley

God’s words play easy in torrent clouds passing over nature buttressed solitude. His moods are the vapors north or south, and nature’s prisoners bear them simple wonder.   God’s words come hard in the valley where, once the north wind … Continue reading →

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Diablo

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Christopher Raley

His horn blocks the sky where the sun shines already on reaped fields and glittering city— yes, we will see them.   Before the horn it is not dark. Neither it is bright. It is ancient waiting in the granite, … Continue reading →

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Still Life

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Christopher Raley

The folded napkin is exquisite over the saucer with a corner of green counter top distorted through the glass. The cup is half, and steam still rises above paper and envelope.   The words in ink move, elaborate and state … Continue reading →

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