Tag Archives: aging

November

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

I have forgotten how red the earth gets in autumn I have forgotten the beauty of impending death I have forgotten the graciousness of the lesson © Meisaan Chan

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May I not leave this earth kicking and screaming

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

May I not leave this earth kicking and screaming May I not leave this earth cowering in fear: Instead, head held high, satisfied with how I lived my lended time May I sing as I cross the threshold © Meisaan … Continue reading →

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Dancing leaves

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

Autumn leaves whorl in the air their freedom finally purchased in death © Meisaan Chan

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On Aging

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

I the worst thing is to cling to yourself, refusing impermanence, only to watch yourself slip away II The best thing is to accept that you are slipping away and will return to the myriad things III Within the acceptance, the … Continue reading →

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Snapping

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

I love how almonds snap beneath my teeth; one day, I might be old enough to have no teeth and dream my days away of snapping © Meisaan Chan

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The body is ever-changing

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Meisaan Chan

  The body is ever-changing: some of you despair at this some of you take solace but learn to learn her ways for my deepest secrets are within     © Meisaan Chan  

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