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Issue 15 Is Out!
The 15th issue of Heart of Flesh is here!
Cover art: Prophet Elijah by Jésica Frustaci.
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Note from the Editor
Prayer Warrior II (2025) by Veronica McDonald.
Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
– Proverbs 13:12 (NIV)Waiting is hard. But, hard or not, when you’re a Christian, waiting on God is just a part of everyday life. In fact, it is a crucial part. Even as a God-fearing woman, there have been innumerable times when I knew what I wanted and I wanted it now, with all the patience of Veruca Salt (can I get an “Amen” from my impatient people?). But waiting reminds us of several important truths: 1) you are not in control – God is; 2) you do not know what’s best – God does; 3) God is not a cosmic genie here to grant all your wishes. He’s your Heavenly Father. He can tell you no. He can tell you it’s not the right time. And – while it pleases Him to give you your heart’s desires – His goal is to shape you to become more like Christ. And so, examine yourself and ask, will you stop loving God if your hopes have not yet become reality? If your prayers remain unanswered, if you can’t feel His presence, if longing has turned to weariness in the depths of your bones, will you stop loving Him? Stop following Him? Stop believing in who He is? These are the questions He will sometimes challenge us with. There are times when we hope and we long and we wait, and nothing seems to change. But when that happens, think of Jesus asleep in the boat while his disciples encountered the storm. Think of how they shook him, asking, “Teacher, do you not care (…)?” And remember – after He calms the storm – what He says to them in response: “Have you still no faith?” (Mark 4:38-39)
In Issue 15, our writers have experienced hope deferred. Many in this issue display discouragement as they wait on God and wrestle with the purpose of the suffering and intense longing in their lives. Here you’ll find poets who yearn for lost innocence and for the Eden-like state of heaven. You’ll find storytellers who wrestle with unanswered prayers of having children or a spouse. Others long for rest, and for freedom from worry, from mental anguish, and from the consequences of sin. The writers and characters here give a sense that they are holding their breath, waiting and watching for God. But while some let their hearts grow weary, many cling desperately to the source of their hope, to the One who will sooner or later plant the tree of life in their barren soil. Through the cracks, and the doubts, and the sicknesses of heart, these writers will show you Jesus – His goodness, His love, and the abundant hope we have in Him.
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Unopened bills in envelopes
Candies in a bowl
Buns in a bag
Smell of coffeeA Still life of life
May 9th
www.jresin.seReflections
Loss
Longing
Loneliness
Visual poetryInspired by music, poetry
and a bit of leftist views#reflections
#photographicproject
#bwphotography
#longing
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Would you make a deal with the devil at the crossroad?
May 9th
www.jresin.seReflections
Loss
Longing
Loneliness
Visual poetryInspired by music, poetry
and a bit of leftist views#reflections
#photographicproject
#bwphotography
#longing
#loneliness -
Irrfan Khan, Vidya Balan’s unreleased film The Last Tenant finally out on YouTube, on the late actor’s death anniversary
On Irrfan Khan’s sixth death anniversary, a remarkable piece of cinematic history was resurrected from the archives with…
#NewsBeep #News #Movies #abandonedhouse #brokenmusician #CA #Canada #Entertainment #longing #memory #Music #thelasttenant
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https://www.europesays.com/ie/469423/ Irrfan Khan, Vidya Balan’s unreleased film The Last Tenant finally out on YouTube, on the late actor’s death anniversary #AbandonedHouse #BrokenMusician #Éire #Entertainment #IE #Ireland #longing #memory #Movies #Music #TheLastTenant
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When the balls stop rolling
And children
Stop laughing
What then?May 9th
www.jresin.seReflections
Loss
Longing
Loneliness
Visual poetryInspired by music and poetry.
And a bit of punk rock#reflections
#photographicproject
#bwphotography
#longing
#loneliness -
85 the number of carts on her lifes journey
Some filled with joy
Some filled with sadness
On the best ride of ger lifeThis photograph became an homage to my mother who passed away at the age of 85!
Forever loved, forever missed!
May 9th
www.jresin.seReflections
Loss
Longing
Loneliness
Visual poetryInspired by music and poetry.
And a bit of punk rock#reflections
#photographicproject
#bwphotography
#longing
#loneliness -
Behind the veil
Talks filled the air
Laughter filled the room
Strangers filled voidaMay 9th
www.jresin.seReflections
Loss
Longing
Loneliness
Visual poetryInspired by music and poetry.
@therealbrunok.oijer
@thastrom_And a bit of punk rock
#reflections
#photographicproject
#bwphotography
#longing
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Upon the Absent Beloved
I bless the hour, though it wounded me,
when first my eyes were taught to look and grieve,
and every joy I thought my heart could weave
was turned to golden thread of misery.For Beauty came, and with her majesty
made captive all I had believed was free;
yet in that chain my soul learned how to see
the heaven hidden in captivity.O gentle light, too distant to be mine,
you burn within me like a sacred flame;
I flee from you, yet follow all the same.Thus love makes bitter water into wine:
I die of longing, yet I live by this—
the wound itself has taught my heart its bliss.Author’s Note: My attempts at a poem in the style of Petrarch
#burningHeart #celestialLight #classicalImagery #devotionalArt #inkIllustration #laurelWreath #longing #lovePoem #parchmentAesthetic #Petrarch #Petrarchan #Poetry #renaissanceInspiration #Romanticism #sacredHeart #starSymbolism #symbolicArt #symbolicIllustration #unrequitedLove #woundedHeart -
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May 9th
www.jresin.seReflections
Loss
Longing
Loneliness
Visual poetryAnd a bit of punk rock
#reflections
#photographicproject
#bwphotography
#longing
#loneliness -
May 9th
www.jresin.seReflections
Loss
Longing
Loneliness
Visual poetryInspired by music and poetry.
@therealbrunok.oijer
@thastrom_And a bit of punk rock
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To Love a City Like This by beechnut1969
https://tmblr.co/Z7VXvxjETp10ye00
#venice #painter #romantic #monochrome #leicam11 #summilux50mm #loveletter #pleinair #art #canals #italy #streetphotography #longing #poeticcity #timeless #gondola #flickr #thingsdavidlikes
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To Love a City Like This by beechnut1969
https://tmblr.co/Z7VXvxjETp10ye00
#venice #painter #romantic #monochrome #leicam11 #summilux50mm #loveletter #pleinair #art #canals #italy #streetphotography #longing #poeticcity #timeless #gondola #flickr #thingsdavidlikes
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To Love a City Like This by beechnut1969
https://tmblr.co/Z7VXvxjETp10ye00
#venice #painter #romantic #monochrome #leicam11 #summilux50mm #loveletter #pleinair #art #canals #italy #streetphotography #longing #poeticcity #timeless #gondola #flickr #thingsdavidlikes
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To Love a City Like This by beechnut1969
https://tmblr.co/Z7VXvxjETp10ye00
#venice #painter #romantic #monochrome #leicam11 #summilux50mm #loveletter #pleinair #art #canals #italy #streetphotography #longing #poeticcity #timeless #gondola #flickr #thingsdavidlikes
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Once upon a time…
Years ago, when my children were still little, I used to dream that each of them would have their own room… a warm bed, beautiful blankets, soft pillows, desks, wardrobes, and a vanity.
I would always look at designs and decorations, imagining that dream coming true…
And with time… the dream came true 💔
Each of my children had their own room. I bought bedroom sets for them and paid attention to every detail… the blankets, the organization, the colors…
They were small details… but they were my whole world.
I was happy with my home, my routine, my comfort, and my stability.
Today…
How much I miss every corner of it…
I miss the feeling of home, the bed, my children’s rooms, the TV room, the couch…
I miss my spacious kitchen that I carefully built piece by piece…
I miss the feeling of safety, independence, and warmth…
There are so many things… I could write for days and never finish 💔
And I know this is not just my feeling… this is the story of an entire country.
People who once lived the simplest details of life with dignity…
are now struggling just to secure the basics.
Alhamdulillah always and forever…
♥️https://gofund.me/2790a0f8
#Gaza #War #MemoriesOfHome #Longing #Hope #Humanity #HelpUs #ShareMyStory -
Once upon a time…
Years ago, when my children were still little, I used to dream that each of them would have their own room… a warm bed, beautiful blankets, soft pillows, desks, wardrobes, and a vanity.
I would always look at designs and decorations, imagining that dream coming true…
And with time… the dream came true 💔
Each of my children had their own room. I bought bedroom sets for them and paid attention to every detail… the blankets, the organization, the colors…
They were small details… but they were my whole world.
I was happy with my home, my routine, my comfort, and my stability.
Today…
How much I miss every corner of it…
I miss the feeling of home, the bed, my children’s rooms, the TV room, the couch…
I miss my spacious kitchen that I carefully built piece by piece…
I miss the feeling of safety, independence, and warmth…
There are so many things… I could write for days and never finish 💔
And I know this is not just my feeling… this is the story of an entire country.
People who once lived the simplest details of life with dignity…
are now struggling just to secure the basics.
Alhamdulillah always and forever…
♥️https://gofund.me/2790a0f8
#Gaza #War #MemoriesOfHome #Longing #Hope #Humanity #HelpUs #ShareMyStory -
Once upon a time…
Years ago, when my children were still little, I used to dream that each of them would have their own room… a warm bed, beautiful blankets, soft pillows, desks, wardrobes, and a vanity.
I would always look at designs and decorations, imagining that dream coming true…
And with time… the dream came true 💔
Each of my children had their own room. I bought bedroom sets for them and paid attention to every detail… the blankets, the organization, the colors…
They were small details… but they were my whole world.
I was happy with my home, my routine, my comfort, and my stability.
Today…
How much I miss every corner of it…
I miss the feeling of home, the bed, my children’s rooms, the TV room, the couch…
I miss my spacious kitchen that I carefully built piece by piece…
I miss the feeling of safety, independence, and warmth…
There are so many things… I could write for days and never finish 💔
And I know this is not just my feeling… this is the story of an entire country.
People who once lived the simplest details of life with dignity…
are now struggling just to secure the basics.
Alhamdulillah always and forever…
♥️https://gofund.me/2790a0f8
#Gaza #War #MemoriesOfHome #Longing #Hope #Humanity #HelpUs #ShareMyStory -
Once upon a time…
Years ago, when my children were still little, I used to dream that each of them would have their own room… a warm bed, beautiful blankets, soft pillows, desks, wardrobes, and a vanity.
I would always look at designs and decorations, imagining that dream coming true…
And with time… the dream came true 💔
Each of my children had their own room. I bought bedroom sets for them and paid attention to every detail… the blankets, the organization, the colors…
They were small details… but they were my whole world.
I was happy with my home, my routine, my comfort, and my stability.
Today…
How much I miss every corner of it…
I miss the feeling of home, the bed, my children’s rooms, the TV room, the couch…
I miss my spacious kitchen that I carefully built piece by piece…
I miss the feeling of safety, independence, and warmth…
There are so many things… I could write for days and never finish 💔
And I know this is not just my feeling… this is the story of an entire country.
People who once lived the simplest details of life with dignity…
are now struggling just to secure the basics.
Alhamdulillah always and forever…
♥️https://gofund.me/2790a0f8
#Gaza #War #MemoriesOfHome #Longing #Hope #Humanity #HelpUs #ShareMyStory -
Season 3 Episode 11 "Dead of Summer"
#RandomBaywatch #lvdlpx #Baywatch #Stud #SexyLifeguards #Beach #Ocean #Art #Boobs #Sexy #LongLost #Longing #lifeguard #hero #Hunk #HotChick #SexyBabe #BaywatchBabes #Women #HotWomen
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Season 3 Episode 11 "Dead of Summer"
#RandomBaywatch #lvdlpx #Baywatch #Stud #SexyLifeguards #Beach #Ocean #Art #Boobs #Sexy #LongLost #Longing #lifeguard #hero #Hunk #HotChick #SexyBabe #BaywatchBabes #Women #HotWomen
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It's not easy for me to live life brokenhearted and being single for six years, with always flashbacks of moments spent in a relationship that others experience, but I don't.
#heartbreak #singlelife #loneliness #memories #love #breakup #healing #emotions #mentalhealth #longing #reflection #life #feelings #growth
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It's not easy for me to live life brokenhearted and being single for six years, with always flashbacks of moments spent in a relationship that others experience, but I don't.
#heartbreak #singlelife #loneliness #memories #love #breakup #healing #emotions #mentalhealth #longing #reflection #life #feelings #growth
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It's not easy for me to live life brokenhearted and being single for six years, with always flashbacks of moments spent in a relationship that others experience, but I don't.
#heartbreak #singlelife #loneliness #memories #love #breakup #healing #emotions #mentalhealth #longing #reflection #life #feelings #growth
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It's not easy for me to live life brokenhearted and being single for six years, with always flashbacks of moments spent in a relationship that others experience, but I don't.
#heartbreak #singlelife #loneliness #memories #love #breakup #healing #emotions #mentalhealth #longing #reflection #life #feelings #growth
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It's not easy for me to live life brokenhearted and being single for six years, with always flashbacks of moments spent in a relationship that others experience, but I don't.
#heartbreak #singlelife #loneliness #memories #love #breakup #healing #emotions #mentalhealth #longing #reflection #life #feelings #growth
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Quote of the day, 4 April: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
Never have I felt so close to you! My heart does not leave you; I have never felt so much your daughter.
Your letter was a joy for my heart, a rest for my soul; I kissed it like one of your relics, thanking God for having given me such an incomparable Mama. If I had gone to Heaven, how I would have spent my life with you! I would never have left you; I would have made you feel the presence of your little Sabeth.
As I’m sure you will understand me, I’ll confess in a whisper my great disappointment at not going to Him whom I love so much. Think what an Easter Day your daughter would have had in Heaven!
Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity
Letter 266 to her mother, 15 April 1906 (excerpt)
Note: After a severe crisis on Palm Sunday, when she lost consciousness and the sisters believed death was near, Elizabeth unexpectedly revived before the priest arrived. In the days that followed—leading into Holy Saturday—her condition stabilized enough to suggest a brief possibility of recovery. This letter, dictated on Easter Day, 15 April 1906, follows that brief improvement on Holy Saturday and is written immediately out of that moment.
Elizabeth of the Trinity, S 2003, The Complete Works of Elizabeth of the Trinity volume 2: Letters from Carmel, Nash, A (trans.), ICS Publications, Washington DC.
Featured image: St. Elizabeth is seen in this 1902 photograph along with an image of the old double cloister at the former monastery in Dijon. Image credit: Discalced Carmelites (By permission).
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Today's poem:
[I seek and desire]
- by Sapphotranslated from the ancient Greek by Bliss Carman
I seek and desire,
Even as the wind
That travels the plain
And stirs in the bloom
Of the apple-tree.I wander through life,
With the searching mind
That is never at rest,
Till I reach the shade
Of my lover’s door. -
Today's poem:
[I seek and desire]
- by Sapphotranslated from the ancient Greek by Bliss Carman
I seek and desire,
Even as the wind
That travels the plain
And stirs in the bloom
Of the apple-tree.I wander through life,
With the searching mind
That is never at rest,
Till I reach the shade
Of my lover’s door. -
Today's poem:
[I seek and desire]
- by Sapphotranslated from the ancient Greek by Bliss Carman
I seek and desire,
Even as the wind
That travels the plain
And stirs in the bloom
Of the apple-tree.I wander through life,
With the searching mind
That is never at rest,
Till I reach the shade
Of my lover’s door. -
A quotation from Edna St. Vincent Millay
And what are you that, missing you,
I should be kept awake
As many nights as there are days
With weeping for your sake?Edna St. Vincent Millay (1892-1950) American poet
Poem (1921-10-31), “The Philosopher,” st. 1, Ainslee’s Magazine, Vol. 48, No. 3More about this quote: wist.info/millay-edna-st-vince…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #millay #ednastvincentmillay #poetry #bereavement #craving #crying #grieving #longing #missing #mourning #pining #relationship #separation #sleeplessness #weeping #yearning
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A quotation from Edna St. Vincent Millay
And what are you that, missing you,
I should be kept awake
As many nights as there are days
With weeping for your sake?Edna St. Vincent Millay (1892-1950) American poet
Poem (1921-10-31), “The Philosopher,” st. 1, Ainslee’s Magazine, Vol. 48, No. 3More about this quote: wist.info/millay-edna-st-vince…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #millay #ednastvincentmillay #poetry #bereavement #craving #crying #grieving #longing #missing #mourning #pining #relationship #separation #sleeplessness #weeping #yearning
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A quotation from Edna St. Vincent Millay
And what are you that, missing you,
I should be kept awake
As many nights as there are days
With weeping for your sake?Edna St. Vincent Millay (1892-1950) American poet
Poem (1921-10-31), “The Philosopher,” st. 1, Ainslee’s Magazine, Vol. 48, No. 3More about this quote: wist.info/millay-edna-st-vince…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #millay #ednastvincentmillay #poetry #bereavement #craving #crying #grieving #longing #missing #mourning #pining #relationship #separation #sleeplessness #weeping #yearning
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A quotation from Edna St. Vincent Millay
And what are you that, missing you,
I should be kept awake
As many nights as there are days
With weeping for your sake?Edna St. Vincent Millay (1892-1950) American poet
Poem (1921-10-31), “The Philosopher,” st. 1, Ainslee’s Magazine, Vol. 48, No. 3More about this quote: wist.info/millay-edna-st-vince…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #millay #ednastvincentmillay #poetry #bereavement #craving #crying #grieving #longing #missing #mourning #pining #relationship #separation #sleeplessness #weeping #yearning
