Tag Archives: illness

May I not leave this earth kicking and screaming

Posted on January 8, 2019 by

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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Break this death

Posted on October 5, 2018 by

My body fears me and I fear my body: Break this death, O Lord © Meissan Chan

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Sickness can leave you helpless

Posted on June 21, 2018 by

Sickness can leave you helpless: It can remove your arms and your legs and your courage and your piece but if given to me it can become the whetstone as your journey continues on © Meisaan Chan

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Flower bouquet, I

Posted on June 7, 2018 by

At first, I am overwhelmed by beauty I am blinded slowly, though, my eyes adjust and I start to see the subtle illness the subtle death the subtle imperfection and all of this gives me pause for praise, comfort, and … Continue reading →

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Slowing down

Posted on April 21, 2017 by

If you don’t something might make you © Meisaan Chan

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Illness

Posted on April 4, 2017 by

Sick nights foggy days clouds pass by © Meisaan Chan

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Full healing

Posted on July 16, 2015 by

Even a tinge of resentment means that illness still remains © Meisaan Chan

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