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May I find on my long journey inward -
winding my ways along the inner labyrinth -
balance
wholeness
peace
connectedness.
May I find love of self and love of others -
not because I deserve it,
nor because I prayed so hard,
or performed the rituals the right way,
or believed so strongly and so sincerely…
A gift of grace I ask, o please -
I don’t know what else to do,
or who to ask -
in return
I will plant a prayer flag of hope
in the hard clay of my heart.
I will try to love my neighbor each day,
even when they refuse to use their turn signals.
O Trickster God may it amuse you to impart this gift
I dream of receiving, I dream of sharing,
that sacred gift most overlooked,
an ordinary day -
I offer this my prayer
to the dark echoing void.
Lori Said:
on January 19, 2009 at 9:06 pm
The labyrinth is a beautiful metaphor for the contemplative life. Lovely poem, Kerry.
senua Said:
on January 19, 2009 at 10:20 pm
i don’t think you need to ask forgiveness for what you feel when your neighbors don’t use their turn signals because as long as you didn’t use a rifle to express yourself, you’re doing better than lots of good ole boys in the south. but if you feel the need, then so be it.
i do love the poem.
Jill Said:
on January 19, 2009 at 10:27 pm
Oh this is such a beautiful prayer-poem Kerry…truly lovely….I am sure it is one which will be heard.
rosylee Said:
on January 20, 2009 at 12:34 am
“I will plant a prayer flag of hope in the hard clay of my heart…” is particularly poignant. Really lovely, Kerry.
gwenguin1 Said:
on January 20, 2009 at 7:37 am
I agree with our Rosy, “I will plant a prayer flag in the hard clay of my heart…” is amazing. Such an image, and such an idea!
GwenGuin
woodnymph Said:
on January 21, 2009 at 2:43 pm
A lovely poem, Kerry, with so many great lines. An excellent use of words.
Vi
cydlee61 Said:
on February 2, 2009 at 4:44 am
Such beautiful imagery with this poem. It’s truly lovely.
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Edith Said:
on April 9, 2009 at 7:43 pm
This is such a strong poem full of strking images. It reads for me like a series of wise words and phrases, each of which could be chosen as the opening lines for a meditation.
It is these lines especially that resonate for me–
not because I deserve it,
nor because I prayed so hard,
or performed the rituals the right way,
or believed so strongly and so sincerely…
A gift of grace I ask, o please -
I don’t know what else to do,
or who to ask -
I have begun to pray in recent times, simply asking for mySprit Guides to lead me towards that which I need to do.
Your oem deserves a wider audience.