Beas of the Heart

In a living voice from the past
messages are tall shadows.
Life goes on like before people
standing, sitting, chanting
walking and preparing for the prayer meets
beside an ancient river of faith.

Sages chant for peace, order
flowing in a vessel of light. 
Home for all who have no
homes to go, no links to live.

only prayers exist for ages-- 
are a window, hope of  the Beas flowing
carrying the heart of a nation
living and longing, faithfully
holding the world hard …
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Agustin Avatar
September 23, 2024 at 9:46 PM
I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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