Tag Archives: comfort

The companion

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

You fall down and I pick you up, you thirst and I pour water in your cup; yes, it is your path and toil but the path is not to be traversed alone and so I journey with you © … Continue reading →

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When it is me against the raging world

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

When it is me against the raging world remind me: Little one, put down your sword for the battle’s been fought and already won head upon lap: peace: slumber © Meisaan Chan

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Suffering

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

The snow falls gently upon hardship in the strange way that softness comes © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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Take me home

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Meisaan Chan

  Take me home in the dark and frozen cold when my breath sticks to my lips and I have nowhere to go; Someone, come with velvet shroud, arm around my shoulders, and guide me to the glowing light to … Continue reading →

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Comfort, O comfort, my child

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Meisaan Chan

  Comfort, O comfort, my child –  your heart is so twisted and tangled; let me pull at you gently, delicately, unworking the knot     © Meisaan Chan

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If your goal is comfort

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Meisaan Chan

  If your goal is comfort you will never heal     © Meisaan Chan

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Insomnia

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Meisaan Chan

  In the middle of the night endless arms stretch in all directions the eternal, dark cradle; God, help me stop fighting help me give into your warmth     © Meisaan Chan  

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Take comfort

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Meisaan Chan

Take comfort: beauty and abundance are also off the path     © Meisaan Chan   (Photo credit: Twisted Sifter)

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