The smell of wood and green
The scent of oats and molasses
The hint of leather and tobacco
The aroma of love
Touch the earth with spiritual thunder
Idle chatter turns voice to friendship
Ice and rain make folly for swearing
A summer sunset signs the close of a good day
A pre-dawn rise accented by the strike of a metal shoe
The daily grind
The best part
Frustration turns to joy and camaraderie
Excitement spells a favorite color in satin
Success is punctuated by white foam and sweat
The best moment
Quiet
The sound of breath
A lowered head
Eye to eye
Only worshippers know this sound
Gentle chewing before sunrise
Late at night under stars
The feel of soft ears
Or pudding eyes
The velvet of a muzzle
The distress of final days
A last breath
The sadness of goodbye
The joy of connection
Hard, physical, emotional
Simple, love, attachment
Spiritual glue
Miraculous moments
This is my Sunday
Daily my church
About the Creator
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