Category Archives: Poetry

The Phoenix of the Lord

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

Let the Lord take you and take all so that nothing of you remains – let the ego be burned away until you are ash waiting to rise © Meisaan Chan

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Stumbling words

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

Sometimes, like now, my words stumble – alleluia, may they stumble into your arms © Meisaan Chan

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Surrendering strength

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

Love is the only thing you can surrender to and still get stronger © Meisaan Chan

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Thin veil for silence

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

Morning train rushes to stillness, the noise a thin veil for silence © Meisaan Chan

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Things that God cannot resist:

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

anguish the desire for wisdom the desire for compassion © Meisaan Chan

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Quiet, be quieter than a tree

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

Quiet, be quieter than a tree listen to it prattle away: Quiet, be quieter than grass listen to it grow: Quiet, be quieter than your heart listen to what it’s saying to you: Yes, those who have ears to hear … Continue reading →

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Why is distraction so coveted?

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

Why is distraction so coveted? Are we so afraid of ourselves? © Meisaan Chan

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Fireflies

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

A forest floor of lights, blinking gently humble majesty © Meisaan Chan

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On knowledge and action

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

Knowledge is the foundation, action the edifice; without the foundation, the building crumbles without the edifice, there is nothing to see © Meisaan Chan

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Yet another litmus test

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

If your idol is yourself, you will rage when someone challenges your image © Meisaan Chan

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