A Time to be Given

Stone, Light and Prayer #4 ~ These moments Are not to be possessed By the snapshots of those Who arrive then quickly leave It is a time to be given Quietly Gently A time to receive. ~ This cycle of poems was inspired by a visit to Tintern Abbey in Wales. Previous posts continue after …

Open Now to All God’s Elements

Stone, Light and Prayer #3 ~ Here Where prayer was always meant For centuries So silent now So open now To all God's elements. ~ This cycle of poems was inspired by a visit to Tintern Abbey in Wales. Previous posts continue after the image. ~ Tintern Abbey 1. The time was right Light poured …

There is an End

There is an end to the silent wailing of the heart . The anxious furrow of the mind stretches not to eternity . And as night is succeeded by day so the weight of your world . Will drift joyfully, imperceptibly away. .

Roots of Wonder

Do not forget Your roots that reach Back into the silence From where you began In warmth and darkness And even before Into that time That was When you were not ~ Explore The mystery That opens When you allow yourself To think and feel For real ~ And meditate And wonder In silence.

On The Verge Of Revelation

~ On the verge Of revelation I stood~ Heart dancing Awaiting the call ~ Which whispered “Wait, be patient…” ~ And silently I lingered.” ~

To Be Just There

Rainer Maria Rilke died 29th December 1875. This poem was inspired by one of his... . As if God lived . Next door Frequently troubled . By our urgent Cries . And when we listen sometimes We may catch . His silent breaths Sighing on the wind . The walls Are so thin . Dividing …

Advice in the Desert

~ Arsenius Began to pray ~ When a voice Came: ~ “Flee Be Silent ~ Always Pray.” ~ Arsenus is one of the "Desert Fathers" ~ Image by Jeff Ramdass from Pixabay

Presence Everywhere

~ The divine Presence ~ Is Everywhere ~ You must just Be silent ~ Mindful Aware. ~ Image by Helga Kattinger from Pixabay

We Draw Goodness

. From that silent Sacred . Beginning Of light . We draw goodness And blessing . In our hearts Now springing. . Inspired by the writings of J. Phillip Newell . Image by Brent Olson from Pixabay

Every Silent Expected Guest

. This house Has no walls . The spaces Are endless . At the table Of love . And the host Is always attentive . Offering The best . To every silent Expected guest. . Andrei Rublev, "The Holy Trinity"