Tag Archives: writing

The writer’s pursuit

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

I love the darkness pouring through my window; I love the beauty of the written word, intoxicating, compelling; in the darkness, our fingertips brush in one electrifying moment – She retreats I follow, of course: I follow © Meisaan Chan

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Ink crawling on the page

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Like phantom, you appear from the nothing, something how very consistent you are © Meisaan Chan

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Greater than your fear

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

May your curiosity be greater than your fear © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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Bowing down

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Do not be dismayed at the legions of sand Do not be discouraged at the punishing sun When you feel yourself wail, bow down, bow down: remember where true succor lies © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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Mediocrity will never get you there

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Cry out to the Lord cry out from your depths slog through the swamps may every last fiber cry out © Meisaan Chan

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One way out of wallowing

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Yes, it’s muddy and sometimes your face is right in it but don’t lose hold of your curiosity or you might miss it © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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Sanctuaries within sanctuaries

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

The tiny church nestled in mountains and drenched in falling light sanctuaries within sanctuaries © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic)  

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Closing doors

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

All sorts of things will seem right but if you listen, I will close some doors © Meisaan Chan  

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The edge of unknowing

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

At the edge you don’t know how far you have to fall and you don’t know what will happen, or when; the only thing you know is what will happen if you don’t © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic) … Continue reading →

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Switchbacks

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

When there is a mountain to climb do not expect the straight road © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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