Category Archives: Poetry

The consistent one

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

You teach me to trust you again and again and again; sometimes I do, but then sometimes I panic and put the walls back up, but that does not dissuade you, you, who knows that consistency is the basis for … Continue reading →

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In search of fullness

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

I look for you along the empty streets – they’re actually chaotic streets, but somehow empty – and I’m looking to be filled © Meisaan Chan

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Hey, God

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

It’s been a while since we talked. I can tell. I’m anxious, small-minded, confused: I brewed some coffee, have two mugs. Come, sit down: come. © Meisaan Chan

Posted in Poetry, recovery, Spiritual poetry | Tagged coffee, friendship, honesty, intimacy, return, vulnerability | 4 Comments

Empty inside

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Empty inside under-skin-hollow so much horrid space © Meisaan Chan

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Coming to the end

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

At the bottom comes sweetness, like honey in a cup of tea, says the Lord; do not be afraid of coming to the end for I have readied that, too © Meisaan Chan

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First, the work of abandon

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

First, the work of abandon then, the gentle repose, as it should be – for the act of struggling is its own burden for the act of trusting is its own delight © Meisaan Chan