Category Archives: Poetry

In the midst of rush

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

In the midst of rush, suddenly the rush stops rushing and I need to decide if I’ll still rush just because there is nothing to stop me or if I will accept the gift © Meisaan Chan

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Delivered

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Long journey over; You had helped me all the way just as you promised © Meisaan Chan

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Another hotel sunrise

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Six birds flying low on the crimson horizon, their silhouetted bodies a line against the canvas; two cyclists ride by on the country road, their bent-over bodies, one beside the other, another moving line; thin clouds start to glow, the first … Continue reading →

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The encounter

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Rain clouds, low, so close to the earth desirous of touch so I go out © Meisaan Chan

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Perspective

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Big blackbird lifts into the sky and above the scraggly trees; well, I call them scraggly she calls them beloved © Meisaan Chan

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Clues

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

I. And before all this, I looked out the window only because I saw a red, glowing rectangle pasted on my hotel wall. The clue. So I turned. II. The red, rising sun peeked from behind the clouds, then continued … Continue reading →

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Rest

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Farmland rushes by cornfields cut and quiet relieved of such great responsibility © Meisaan Chan

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Forgetting all, to follow

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

As the train barrels through the emptiness I peer at all the passengers, looking for the face of my Beloved, bent over a phone or behind a newspaper No: but the far door closes to the scent of jasmine and … Continue reading →

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A letter to Rumi

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Across the oceans and great rifts of time we wander the streets for the Beloved calling His name until our throats are parched calling until He allows Himself to be found – then we twirl with intoxicated joy and delight … Continue reading →

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Unexpected adoration: In a taxi on Lake Shore Drive

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

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