Category Archives: Scripture riff

Thought awareness. Listening awareness.

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

You can follow whatever thoughts you wish:Some will lead to peace, some to destructionsome to wisdom, some to despairAt any point, you can change the thoughts you followso take note: Peaceful thoughts are not permanentTurbulent thoughts are not permanent.All is … Continue reading →

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From start to finish, love

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

From start to finish, love.If there is a speck of loveengage that speck, encourage it to grow;if it does not, then gently lay it down –do not anger, do not shame it, do not press it on,handle it with tender … Continue reading →

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There is no way around this.

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

Love requires life.Love requires death.There is no way around this. © Meisaan Chan

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Hide and peek

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

You are always just beneath the surface until you peek above: I gasp at your radiance © Meisaan Chan

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When you cry to me, I come to you

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

When you cry to me, I come to you: I come to you through front doors I come to you through back doors I come to you through windows I come to you through cracks I come to you through … Continue reading →

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The whispering god

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

You used to shout because I was nearly deaf and as my ears acclimated your voice got softer so that now you lead me on with whispers © Meisaan Chan

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Role models

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

Little ball of gnats lifting past the second story window So tiny! So much risk! © Meisaan Chan

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One reason to stay by me

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

I give you life and death according to your needs, says the Lord; when left to yourself, you do not always pursue life and death according to your needs. Stay by me. © Meisaan Chan

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I am for you

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

I permeate all. Relax, my blood-life. I am for you. © Meisaan Chan

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The eternal longing

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

A moment with you – “More!” cries my soul; ten moments, a million moments aren’t enough: I am satisfied only with forever © Meisaan Chan

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