Poems Inspired by Process Philosophy

have given me a new path

filled with adventure and happiness.

On this path, I daily discover

new ways of seeing and feeling

beauty, goodness, and tenderness.

Whether I am walking a snowy trail

seeing Ptarmigan wings sweeping snow

from spruce branches

Or sitting on my deck contemplating

with snow capped mountain peaks

in the background

Watching black-capped chickadees,

red-breasted nuthatches,

and acrobatic redpolls

coming to the table

spread with a sacramental offering

of sunflower seed hearts

I find a deep seated happiness

the secret union of zest and peace—

A harmony of harmonies!

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Dwayne Cole is a retired pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He earned his degrees, including a Ph.D. in New Testament with a major in Greek, from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Cole lives with his wife, Beth, in Alaska. They have two adult children and two grandchildren.