I'm a pastor and poet from Denver, Colorado. I’d like to inspire the entire world but find that inspiring myself and my family and friends is work enough.
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“to try on this sadness, this outrage, this pain, to reject the ‘construct’ of race,” and remind ourselves again of the miracle.... dalefredrickson.com/come-and…
The suffering of the black community can no longer fall on deaf ears. The history of shame and silence that haunts America must be excavated with careful listening, bold honesty and conviction so that we can experience healing and wholeness. dalefredrickson.com/humility…
Pondering a brilliant woman who said many brilliant things. “Poetry is not a luxury.” Thank you, #audreylorde
Repeat after me, “I will never again take for granted connections with others!” In this new and strange reality that we find ourselves, who will you connect with today?
This poem I’m sharing today is called, “Crayon the world.” youtu.be/FWkuK36MRf0 #poetry
I’m definitely at the stir crazy phase but this forced slow down has made me realize how deeply i need community. This poem is called, “The Slog.”
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My daughter Iree picked today’s poem. She said it makes her feel hopeful. For hope sent to you monthly, subscribe today! wordsatfirstlight.com Blue Wonder youtu.be/N_khWuWxZoo .
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I never would have chosen to release a project during a global pandemic and possible economic meltdown. But i am convinced that the power of art can bring us closer to hope, healing, and wholeness. dalefredrickson.com/words-at…
This Could Get Better youtu.be/bGTz6N3rzQQ This season demands that each one of us move beyond the fear of discomfort and embrace long nights of internal transformation. (Read more by subscribing today) wordsatfirstlight.com
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In this season where we practice social isolation don’t forget that we need each other. “The Wisdom of Flowers” youtu.be/5No2D-88OAg #poetry #spirituality #poetrylovers #poetryismyprotest #yourlifeisapoem #wordsatfirstlight
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For all those who deeply care for others!!! Compassion Will Break youtu.be/U1DrM8iJJ4U
With each breath, let hope fill your body today. “A Little Exercise that Can Change Your Life” youtu.be/rTTzufLOYNs #writingcommunity #poetsofinstagram #poetry #spirituality #poetrylovers #poetryismyprotest #yourlifeisapoem #christianityisbeautiful #wordsatfirstlight