Curving toward the center

A tip for when in darkness

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

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

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The prophet’s call

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

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

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In search of fullness

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

I look for you along the empty streets
– they’re actually chaotic streets, but somehow empty –
and I’m looking to be filled

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Charging ahead

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

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

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“Trust me,” God says.

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

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

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You can pray all your life with your walls up

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

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

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The plea of the surgeon

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

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

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Scar vigilance

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

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

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Samurai litmus test

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

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

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A different kind of listening

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

I wish you knew just how often
I speak to you through your body;
perhaps you’d listen to it more, says the Lord

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