Author Archives: jonwolston

Beloved

Like a teabag imparting a morning jolt the love of Christ impels a colt to race across a paddock and back again as Jesus does when I’m with him.

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Communion

My glasses need some TLC one lens is coming loose. If I don’t get a move on it could fall out in the juice. The doctor said what happened? I see a scratch or two. Man, you need a whole … Continue reading

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Palm Sunday

I smell you God after the rain. I tell you God when I’m in pain. I hear your cry see all you love. Together we fly wings of a dove.

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City on the Hill

Jesus is my garbageman. He stops by every week. Otherwise, my neighbors say, I really start to reek. I love him doing wheelies to let you know he’s there. He lays a little rubber too. Together we’re a pair. Because … Continue reading

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Concord Prayer

Infinite God of immensity and wisdom, Intimate God of intensity and grace, Seeing-I God of propensity and fullness, creatively advancing and deepening our race.

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A Milk Chocolate Carrot

in bright orange foil and topped in green foliage is right for my g—.

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urban thaw

fire hydrants reappear halite crackles underfoot manhole gaping eats you up

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Watching

Gene impersonate a Muppet in a Lenten service in the church of casseroles in Concord (NH) Sunday was priceless and timeless all rolled into one.

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Boston Red-eye

Manuscript on snow: a brilliant skein of cities unfurls below.

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Cabbage Patch

I hate to ask for money. It must go back a ways— to selling mags in junior high, or even younger days. It feels like stealing lettuce, like Peter Rabbit did. McGregor’s hoe hangs over me. He terrified this kid.

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