Tag Archives: calm

My neighbors’ shouting woke me up last night

Posted on April 12, 2018 by

My neighbors’ shouting woke me up last night and so, awake, I stumbled to the bathroom, and upon my return, I was struck by the frame of moonlight-drenched carpet – my window, achingly luminous and through it, there she was, … Continue reading →

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Undulations

Posted on March 19, 2018 by

The turbulent wave will always sink into the sea; the mirror sea will always birth the turbulent wave © Meisaan Chan

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Calm, calm, says the Lord, taking me in her arms

Posted on February 14, 2018 by

Calm, calm, says the Lord, taking me in her arms you have so much yet to learn about that one true thing © Meisaan Chan

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Intertwined

Posted on June 13, 2017 by

Being with you is being with my essence © Meisaan Chan

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Bowing down

Posted on February 22, 2017 by

Do not be dismayed at the legions of sand Do not be discouraged at the punishing sun When you feel yourself wail, bow down, bow down: remember where true succor lies © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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The aftermath of the wave

Posted on January 2, 2017 by

The great wave has sunk into the sea and joined again that smooth, silver line; I, still gasping, wipe saltwater from my face examine my boat, and in the silence, start mending © Meisaan Chan

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As God says, “Do not be afraid” again and again and again

Posted on December 19, 2016 by

It’s not, do not feel fear but rather, do not serve it © Meisaan Chan

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