Tag Archives: peace

The promise

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

I will lead you through the fireand bring you to the resting place © Meisaan Chan

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Darkness of Michigan

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

Rain slashes, taps, drenches released from the sky O dark darkness of Michigan © Meisaan Chan

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Darkness in Michigan

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

The thickness of the Lord is upon us when the lights go out not a shadow to be seen © Meisaan Chan

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Ghosts in a choir

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

Back porch deck light, falling rain: I gaze across the lake, at the birch trees standing like ghosts in a choir watching me © Meisaan Chan

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Deciding on whose face

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

Filling your eyes with the face of the Lord will push out the face of fear Filling your eyes with the face of fear will push out the face of the Lord © Meisaan Chan  

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Why tremble in the dark?

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

Dark, dark is the night but why tremble? asks the Lord; Everywhere am I – when you accept this, you accept my power © Meisaan Chan

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May my love be stronger than my rage

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

May my love be stronger than my rage and my self-restraint stronger than my chaos © Meisaan Chan    

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May I not leave this earth kicking and screaming

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

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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Don’t worry about it, says the Lord

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

Don’t worry about it, says the Lord your anxiety is your illness your trust is your health © Meisaan Chan    

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My neighbors’ shouting woke me up last night

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

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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