Tag Archives: rescue

The rescue: After the end of the world

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

INothing should movebut the world moves against the rules –are we not even to abide by the end of the world? My heart has seized with griefshould not, also, earth’s farthest atom?What now, dear feet – where are you to … Continue reading →

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Mutuality

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

You rescued, just as you promisedfor I called out your name, just as I promised © Meisaan Chan

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Fair-weather

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Throw God away if God does not rescue you in the storm;if God accompanies you only in the good timesthat is the definition of the very bad friend © Meisaan Chan

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The double remembrance

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Yes, there is death, and lots of itbut remember who I am, says the Lord,and what comes next © Meisaan Chan

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On the beaten trail

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

The wise know when maps are necessaryand when they mislead © Meisaan Chan

Posted in meditation, Poetry, recovery, Scripture riff, Spiritual poetry, writing | Tagged adventure, help, help me, journey, rescue, Tradition, wisdom | Leave a comment

Seeking in the night

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

In the night I look for safetyand seek until I findO God, O God, O God © Meisaan Chan

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All the night crumbles at your touch

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

All the night crumbles at your touch:Dark fortresses toppledungeons see the light,so touch us, Lord, touch us;everything decrepit,may it all fall down © Meisaan Chan

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In training

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Sometimes you need to call outand call outand call outnot because God isn’t listeningbut because it is an exercise in tenacitythe next needed skill © Meisaan Chan

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When in a place of overwhelm

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

I bring you back to remembrance: I am without, surrounding youI am within, emanating from youI am penetrating, saturating you Feel this ReturnI bring you back © Meisaan Chan

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How suffering helps me fling open

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

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