Vigil

Alone, he keeps vigil on his enveloping wall;
a warden of the seal upon the hallowed hall.
Deeply consumed by the worries for her sake,
so little he knows of how much she can take.

She would break again, and thousand times more,
her Grace calls the endless sea to this shore.
The wonders that now seem like a distant dream;
in silence he can still hear her sing of them to him.

He is the fear of a mind drifted far apart;
She is the Love within the sacred heart.
Beloved companions, so dear to all of Creation,
awaken and herald the end of this separation.

Sincerity

Spare me not the truth by fearing to offend;
this is my request to you, beloved friend.
By the masquerades and shrouded lies,
the bond of kinship slowly withers and dies.
If something feels amiss, seek out why;
save the hearts from another broken goodbye.

Orange Scones with Chocolate/Berries

elanascones

One of my favourite desserts! It is both easy and fast to make and can be varied to accommodate vegans or just for the sake of variation. Also gluten-free. Original source: Elana’s Pantry. This is a modified version, based on my preferences, after many (successful!) experimentations.

Ingredients (serves 8 pieces):

  • 2 cups (200-300g) almond flour (avoid fat-reduced versions)
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup (about 100g) dark chocolate and/or dried berries (i.e. blueberries or cranberries)
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 ripe banana or 1 tablespoon chia or flaxseeds + 3 tablespoons water or 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons (in total) of honey, agave and/or maple syrup

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