Homely Joys: Prayer, Poems and Barbs

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14 years ago

Homely Joys: Prayers, Poems and Barbs
By Henelee Barnette and Jim Barnette

Christian Ethics Today Foundation is pleased to announce the publication of a new book of collected prayers, poems, and barbs by a father and son well-known to our readers. In the last few weeks over 400 of these books have been mailed.

As indicated in our Thanksgiving Letter, a book will be sent (postage paid) to everyone who contributes $50 to the ministry of the Journal (3 books for $100, 6 for $200, etc.). Be sure to indicate how many of the books you wish to receive.

Below are the two thematic poems which introduce the book and its authors.

Son that tree
We planted
When you were three
This fall came out on stage
In glorious golden garments
Then in the strong north wind
Did a strip tease dance.

November 1982
As seen from my bedroom window
H.B.

Dad, that tree
Standing tall
When you were ninety-three
Reached down with golden sleeve
To your window
To the Perch
Where even prophets
Strip their mantles and Dance.
October 20,2004
The day he passed
J.B.

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