Then Again

By John Blase | February 15, 2014 |

The wind blew over a brief section of our

fence last night, a section we share with

neighbors we wave to but that’s about it.

This could be a sign from God to tear down

the walls that divide us as next-doorians

and open ourselves up to deeper hospitality.

Then again it may simply be what happens

when 75mph winds roar down the foothills

and make contact with cheap wood fencing.

Either way the section is down. It will have

to be repaired. This will involve negotiating

with our neighbors and splitting the costs

which could be a metaphor for how we all

need each other to get things accomplished.

Or it could just be what you have to do to

get your fence fixed in the world God chose

to fill with Februarys and winds and wooden

fences and neighbors its best to wave to even

if that’s about it and maybe always will be.

There is what we see. Then there is the wind.

Andrew Budek-Schmeisser on February 15, 2014 at 4:56 pm

And, of course, there are also dogs who dig under fences…

Tim Franklin on February 15, 2014 at 7:51 pm

That last line is a keeper.

pastordt on February 16, 2014 at 6:43 am

So, you tell a small story. And then you point us to the cosmic. Neatly done. Thank you.

Cathryn on February 17, 2014 at 4:50 pm

And “something there is that doesn’t love a wall”. (I’m a new reader and thankful to have found your words!)

Carol Hiestand on April 23, 2014 at 3:48 am

Yes. Why must everything be a bid deal. Sometimes it just happens.