Category Archives: Spiritual poetry

When in hardship, remember your tools

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Remember your tools, says the Lordhard-earned, well-keptBring them out again Dusty tools in back of shedstill work; shine them upand use © Meisaan Chan

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A middle of the night prayer

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Calm, calm, gentle I appearsoftly I stroke your body nowlengthening muscles, breath slowing downI am for you, yes © Meisaan Chan

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Chains

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

To be attached to the outcomeis chains © Meisaan Chan

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Parable of the gem cutter and the people

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

There once was a gem cutter who spent all her life cutting the most beautiful gem in the world. When she unveiled it, everyone exclaimed that indeed, this was the most beautiful gem anyone had ever seen. Shortly thereafter, however, … Continue reading →

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The not-really-wilderness

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

I’m in the wilderness, I say to the LordNot really, the Lord says to meHow is this not so, I ask. There is no path, no one else, no markers, no mapYou are walking upon my heart, the Lord says … Continue reading →

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Maplessness

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

My heart is wild, says the Lord, so fear not the wildernessnor the pathless pathnor maplessness © Meisaan Chan

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Wisdom of the trees

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Patiencehave patienceas trees know the liminal between the winter and the spring:Still naked, buds not yet revealed –a long way from thereyet a long way to go © Meisaan Chan

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When in a place of overwhelm

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

I bring you back to remembrance: I am without, surrounding youI am within, emanating from youI am penetrating, saturating you Feel this ReturnI bring you back © Meisaan Chan

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Eternal healing

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Why be surprised by my surprises, says the Lord;my healing sinks into all:from the earthquake chasmsto the unseen cracks © Meisaan Chan

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To protect yourself from overwhelm

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

You always were a sensitive soul, says the Lord,and you have deepened the sensitive path,so you must deepen your protectionto protect yourself from overwhelm What protects you? Find itstrengthen itgo deeper © Meisaan Chan

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