Category Archives: Poetry

Take me home

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Meisaan Chan

  Take me home in the dark and frozen cold when my breath sticks to my lips and I have nowhere to go; Someone, come with velvet shroud, arm around my shoulders, and guide me to the glowing light to … Continue reading →

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Imprints

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Meisaan Chan

  They say that for infants, steady, loving gazes, eye-to-eye, form the basis for intimacy and trust and emotional stability as adults; this gaze of open love leaves a forever imprint.   And what of the earth? Does she not, … Continue reading →

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We do not become wounded alone

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Meisaan Chan

  We do not become wounded alone and we do not heal alone     © Meisaan Chan  

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The body is ever-changing

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Meisaan Chan

  The body is ever-changing: some of you despair at this some of you take solace but learn to learn her ways for my deepest secrets are within     © Meisaan Chan  

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Standing up for yourself

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Meisaan Chan

  Standing up for yourself can be vulnerable especially if everyone else is sitting but the very act of standing makes them conscious of their legs     © Meisaan Chan

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Search engine

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Meisaan Chan

  I check all devices and gadgets and log on to all memberships waiting for something to happen, something beyond myself, some great calling, something that will answer this restlessness but the only thing that happens is that, though I … Continue reading →

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The slipping

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Meisaan Chan

[the audio link is below, for those of you who would like a listening prayer-meditation]   Sometimes on our climb I lose my footing and as I slip, I wonder why I’m on this path, why there are paths at … Continue reading →

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Patch of sky

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Meisaan Chan

  When my little patch of sky is the only thing I see many times it’s because I’m only looking down   © Meisaan Chan   (photo credit: Twisted Sifter)

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You cannot be sloppy with your thoughts

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Meisaan Chan

  You cannot be sloppy with your thoughts you must measure each one out exactly a teaspoon is not a tablespoon leveled is not heaping      © Meisaan Chan

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November rain

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Meisaan Chan

  November rain almost snow but still with freedom to run   November snow just was rain wet with transformation     © Meisaan Chan

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