Category Archives: Poetry

Exercises (1 of 3)

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Before I start this day I shed my clothes: I am nothing and all effort is empty and all dreams are in vain without you. Be with me, then, and give me meaning and purpose – be for me that … Continue reading →

Self-sufficiency

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

I’m erasing my pride, I say. You cannot do that yourself, God says. I’m coming back to you, I say. You cannot do that yourself, God says. © Meisaan Chan

Posted in Poetry, recovery, Spiritual poetry | Tagged adventure, journey, pride, reliance, return, spiritual poverty | Leave a comment

Stay alert

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Stay alert for my footsteps are everywhere © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic)

Posted in Poetry, Spiritual poetry | Tagged alert, awareness, distraction | Leave a comment

Sometimes my way is open [Guest Reflection]

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Karen Brailsford, an Agape Licensed Spiritual Practitioner at Agape, used my poem below to open a reflection for her community. It was originally written as a reflection leading up to Christmas, but the elements of light/darkness are so pertinent for us these … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Spiritual poetry | Tagged darkness, Karen Brailsford, light, namaste, rebirth | 2 Comments

When it is me against the raging world

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

When it is me against the raging world remind me: Little one, put down your sword for the battle’s been fought and already won head upon lap: peace: slumber © Meisaan Chan