A poem written during my days living on the coast of England in North Devon. Little green trumpets multiply, stitching up the cracks of this Edwardian wall. Its lopsided pasty stones huddle together like penguins as winter begins to whisper its name. Their compression divides air from air, where sprinting sea currents … Continue reading Everyday Acid Rain
Named one of the 10 Paradises of the World, Kerala is known for its backwaters—lagoons and lakes linked by canals. This state in South India is Abey’s home. He returned to Lee Abbey Devon’s house team after feeling God leading him to a second year on the community in Devon, England. India is a democratic … Continue reading India, England, and Back Again to Serve Slum Children
Jane and Joan have seen God in miracles. From the outskirts of Nairobi near the National Park and giraffe centre, these two women are long-time friends. Joan was the first in her family to become a Christian at the age of thirteen, and soon met Jane at church. ⠀ Joan has seen the healing of … Continue reading Long-Time Kenyan Friends Reunite in England
It’s the dinnertime usual, your dog under the table resting his snout between your legs. He reminds me of myself, except I’m not waiting for your crumbs or clotted cream. I’m just waiting for something. In Devon, you won’t find tapas or vino tinto. No canals, cathedrals, or piazzas lit up with jazz. No climbing … Continue reading Dear Fellow Perfectionist
(Blog post written for Lee Abbey Devon.) Because she’s a housewife and 21 years old with two children and another on the way, she hasn’t had time to learn English. Mariam is from Syria. She came to the UK six months ago with her in-laws, and together they joined us at Lee Abbey on holiday … Continue reading Welcoming Syrian Refugees to Coastal North Devon
A moment. A lurch inside as you see the white line fade. It gave no warning but neither did your body as you clutch tightly in glee. Shooting stars bring excitement every time, even though you might see four or five a night lying on the front lawn at Lee Abbey. The burst of adrenaline … Continue reading Global Girlfriends and their Superpowers
A slave next door and we don’t realize. 68-hundred in a place where anti-Semitism is mourned; where champions of freedom hold hands for equality; where everyone is accepted. But how can you be accepted when you aren’t seen? All you are is seen and still, you, your essence, your life is unnoticed. Today you live … Continue reading A Future for the Invisible Monster of Prostitution
