presence – MaddogPoetry

…time

too much… too little… on… no… ahead of… out of… find… lose… take the… make the… have… save… not enough… a lot of… waste… spend… it’s…

Based on Canticle of the Sun by St Francis of Assisi Good, God! All creation is a blessing! We are one with you! Thank you! My brother, Sun, brings day and light. He radiates warmth. He exudes clarity. My sister, Moon, makes the darkness light. She illumines night. She brightens space. My brother, Wind, fromContinue reading “A Canticle”

Courage

The Magi had courage going to Herod about the birth of a usurper. They boldly asked and did not soften their intention to render homage. “They knew his politics his trickery, perfidy, and cruelty… the wrath and danger it would draw”[1] The grace of the Spirit gives witness and we see in them the Gift ofContinue reading “Courage”

Consoled-Psalm 101

I sing of your love and mercy; You, my Lady, and my God. I am careful to lead a life worthy of Your love — I follow my heart and feel safe in Your house. I hate faithlessness and will not keep the fickle company. I get angry when I hear slanderContinue reading “Consoled-Psalm 101”

Abiding in Love

All that I am and all that I do is Yours. I yield to Your presence, I surrender to Your will, I abide in Your love I treasure Your blessings and revel in Your grace. I reflect Your truth and goodness. You have restored me to oneness with you. Embrace me fully. You give meContinue reading “Abiding in Love”

House of the Lord (Psalm 15)

My Lady, Who may live in the House of Love? Who may dwell in your Presence? Those who walk in your Way, and who stand for what is right and good. Those who speak the Truth from their heart, and have no deception in their action. Those who put up withContinue reading “House of the Lord (Psalm 15)”

A Mother’s Love (Psalm 61)

Dear Mother, hear my cry; listen to my prayer. I call to you, my heart aches; give me peace and equanimity. You are my safe harbor, protect me and shield me. I long to rest assured in your presence and relax in the harmony of creation. I will keep myContinue reading “A Mother’s Love (Psalm 61)”

Caring

always thoughtful always considerate always sensitive always helpful Doing whatever it takes to show concern. Being benevolent with peace and joy. humane altruistic benign attentive Giving the marginalized spiritual sustenance. Providing support both physical and emotional. Caring needs to be trustworthy, wants to be loving, entails sacrifice.

Help! (Psalm 130)

Out of the depths I cry to you, My God, hear me. Be attentive to my cry for mercy. If you, kept a record of offenses, My God, who could stand? But, with you there is forgiveness; therefore, you are feared. My soul waits for you, O God, and I need your protection, My soulContinue reading “Help! (Psalm 130)”

Tincture of Time

What if…? Can subdue study – Can weaken resolve – Can reduce practice – Good answer – accept change and admit chance with watchful waiting Good answer – review outcome and transform firmness with attentive imagining Good answer – transfigure presence and metamorphose life with heartfelt expecting Final answer – affect with a slight amountContinue reading “Tincture of Time”