Author Archives | Sheila Rippy
Sheila Rippy - who has written 7 posts on Transparent Christian Magazine.
Sheila is a friend, daughter, sister and mother of two teenage boys. She is a published poet and author and lives in the Nashville area.
Making Dirt From Scratch
With today’s economic outlook, I’ve been researching ways to save money. One of my biggest expenses is feeding my two athletic, teenaged boys. So I’m going to get rid of my above ground swimming pool (first contact can come get it) and replace it with a small garden.
Continue reading...The Bench (A Piece of Art)
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
A piano bench, I hadn't noticed before... a beautiful, black, worn and very used piano bench. As I watched, man after man, woman after woman and artist after artist, ignored the bench and gazed upon the walls. They pointed, squinted, cringed, cocked their heads, laughed and looked both confused and pleased... I watched them, as they became animated accessories to the bench.
Continue reading...If I Were a Ball…
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
The pale pink scars disappeared under the hem of his shorts. What could cause such scars, I wondered as I watched him walk away. The sun was reflecting off his straight, platinum blond hair, as I called after him, “Jimmy, it was nice to meet you!”.
Continue reading...Nothing More–a Story and a Poem by Sheila Anne Rippy
Sunday, March 9, 2008
“Well, just what are your views on family, accountability, the role of a husband and wife, mother and father?” he asked me. I adjusted my position, looked to see how much battery I had left on my cell phone and then put it back up to my ear. For a few moments I [...]
Continue reading...Inadequate–A story and poem by Sheila Anne Rippy
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Ever have one of those moments, days, weeks or more when someone says something snotty to you, about you, in front of you, in front of your loved ones… in front of complete strangers…when someone cuts you down for no reason that you can see… when someone scrutinizes your every move, your hair, your teeth, [...]
Continue reading...“I Am…”-a Poem, by Sheila Anne Rippy
Saturday, December 15, 2007
I was sitting here, feeling an anxiety attack coming on, so I decided to look up the word “anxious” and the direct antonym is “calm”, so I looked that up and I realized that every description of calm, is what God is and my anxiety attack disappeared… which led to “I am…” I am… freedom tranquility serenity unity harmony a shield your guardian tenderness devotion passion your [...]
Continue reading...“The Sound”- A Poem by Sheila-Anne Rippy
Saturday, December 1, 2007
The Sound When night falls still, and moonlight roams through your soul, When the wind cries, and begs to be heard, When you feel isolated, and need the warmth of humanity, When you toss and turn and can’t find sleep, When you taste the bile of resentment, for opportunities lost, When you begin to question, and regret following His will, Listen. [...]
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
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