Curving toward the center

In search of fullness

Posted on January 13, 2016 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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Hey, God

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

It’s been a while since we talked.
I can tell. I’m anxious, small-minded, confused:
I brewed some coffee, have two mugs.
Come, sit down: come.

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Empty inside

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Empty inside
under-skin-hollow
so much horrid space

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Coming to the end

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

At the bottom comes sweetness,
like honey in a cup of tea, says the Lord;
do not be afraid of coming to the end
for I have readied that, too

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First, the work of abandon

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

First, the work of abandon
then, the gentle repose, as it should be –
for the act of struggling is its own burden
for the act of trusting is its own delight

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Hand-in-hand with wisdom

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Obedience:
where you are not the first

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Comfort, O little one

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Comfort, O little one
it might be deepest winter
but you are well protected

(Photo credit: National Geographic)

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After the vacation

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Mountain of work crushes like a landslide
and there I am, digging out with a spoon,
freshness ebbing away

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The challenge, II

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

It is time, says the Lord,
to move out of safety and into adventure

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The challenge, I

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

It is not time yet, says the Lord,
so relax for a moment, gather your strength

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