Tag Archives: earth

Daily courage

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

No matter how frightened of the future the sky might be, it always heralds in the sun © Meisaan Chan

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Prostration

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Wind-swept land leaning deep upon the earth all is prostration © Meisaan Chan

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Summer solstice

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

At its zenith, the light bathes the earth, tender kisses upon the ground and upon the back of my hand nothing is untouched © Meisaan Chan

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Make your home in me

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

I am the rock that weathers all storms, says the Lord; make your home in me © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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Nocturne

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Crickets lulling me to sleep A congregation of stars above my ceiling My hair, damp, twisted with moonlight: Love surrounds and surrounds and surrounds and when I least expect, penetrates © Meisaan Chan

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Readiness for her

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

When we are no longer interested in usury or even see the earth as an “it” our spirits will be ready for hers © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: Twisted Sifter)

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If you want to change the world

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

If you want to change the world heal your deepest wounds for healing radiates only from the inside-out © Meisaan Chan

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The buried

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

“Keep digging,” God says. I, deep in the hole, shovel again. “What are we looking for?” I ask, angrily this time. “Your heart,” God says. © Meisaan Chan

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Imprints

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Meisaan Chan

  They say that for infants, steady, loving gazes, eye-to-eye, form the basis for intimacy and trust and emotional stability as adults; this gaze of open love leaves a forever imprint.   And what of the earth? Does she not, … Continue reading →

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Of course the earth has a soul

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Meisaan Chan

  Of course the earth has a soul it speaks that ancient language which prickles up your spine     © Meisaan Chan     (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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