Category Archives: Poetry

Illness

Sick nights foggy days clouds pass by © Meisaan Chan

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A tip for when in darkness

When in darkness, do not be afraid to yearn for nothing is more irresistible to God than the reaching heart © Meisaan Chan

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The prophet’s call

The prophet is not concerned about being heard but about stoking the fire and letting the fire make its own sounds © Meisaan Chan

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In search of fullness

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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Charging ahead

God does not typically piddle around – even rest has its point – so watch out when opportunity strikes: God becomes a bull © Meisaan Chan

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“Trust me,” God says.

“Trust me,” God says. Why so hard? Hands slowly open, sweating © Meisaan Chan  

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You can pray all your life with your walls up

You can pray all your life with your walls up and that is still prayer, but not intimacy © Meisaan Chan

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The plea of the surgeon

You do not have to do anything, says the Lord simply let me work, do not interfere I know the plan for healing I am the plan for healing © Meisaan Chan

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Scar vigilance

Sometimes the scar is sensitive healed, but sensitive and carefully, you need to mind it © Meisaan Chan

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Samurai litmus test

If you moan about how wisdom comes in fire, if you whine at her hardship, you are not yet a samurai © Meisaan Chan

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