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My deepest story fulfilled

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

I am the paperGod the storytellerwho writes upon me:When I am blank, God writes as God wishesWhen I am already filled, hard for God to add God’s storywhich is my deepest story fulfilled © Meisaan Chan

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The spirituality of writing

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

Write into the unknown, my dear, says the Lord; Write until you find the texture of my faceless face Write until you come to the density of my source Write until we are © Meisaan Chan

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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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Winter world

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

O beauty of the Lord shine upon this winter world thaw our bones of loneliness massage stiff-jointed fear © Meisaan Chan

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The five-second invitation

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

“Ignore that for five seconds,” you whisper, “and come to me.” Sometimes I don’t – I finish my task, ignoring the pull in my soul: Flash starvation and sometimes I do – I put everything down: Flash nourishment © Meisaan … Continue reading →

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Alleluia for busy days

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Alleluia for busy days for ways in which I contribute to beauty © Meisaan Chan

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Gifts of eternal thickness

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Somewhere, someone is praying for you, perhaps by name, perhaps in praying for the world; but even if the latter is true, the thing about prayer is that it can never be spread too thin: Somewhere, someone is praying for … Continue reading →

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The gentle call and response

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Gently you call to me as the night settles in and the dawn a distant friend; I switch on the lamp and under the golden glow write these words, the gentle responding © Meisaan Chan

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How I love words, says the Lord

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

I have spoken, says the Lord and love to speak and speak and speak: move your hand to the sound of my voice, caress me with the strokes of your pen; form the shape of my chin, my ears, the … Continue reading →

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Resuscitation

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

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