Category Archives: Poetry

Siblings

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Courage is always anchored Despair is always unanchored © Meisaan Chan

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How I love words, says the Lord

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

I have spoken, says the Lord and love to speak and speak and speak: move your hand to the sound of my voice, caress me with the strokes of your pen; form the shape of my chin, my ears, the … Continue reading →

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The heart of the spiritual life

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

There once had been a time that I refused to accept gifts – now I see that acceptance is the heart of the spiritual life © Meisaan Chan

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Into your arms

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

To be caught first I need to leap © Meisaan Chan

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Sadness, O sadness

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Sadness, O sadness the sun sags in the sky tugged down by its own weight © Meisaan Chan

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Just to be with you

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Sometimes I need to risk to be with you sometimes I need to lose to be with you sometimes I need to die to be with you and all is well all is well all is well just to be … Continue reading →