Tag Archives: desert

Bowing down

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

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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Spiritual resilience

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

I. The desert is not afraid of scarcity welcoming what is II. The cactus does not say to the desert, You deserve more rain! III. The desert does not rely on reserves without, but on with reserves within   © … Continue reading →

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The follower

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

I do not need to see your face; just to know that I am with you the desert shrinks the desert shrinks © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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The alleluia walk

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

  Gentle, rising sun desert fierce, company strong alleluia, walk     © Meisaan Chan     (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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The meeting place

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Meisaan Chan

  I hunger and thirst for you, says the Lord, I crawl through the desert for you, an my only solace is the hope that you’re crawling through the desert for me     © Meisaan Chan

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