Stillness

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"For God alone my soul waits in silence and quietly submits to Him, For my hope is from Him" - Psalm 62:5

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Tradition.
Cast aside by noise
As worldy attention
Tears and cloys

Permission.
For generous space 
To return to stare
Full into the face

Decision.
To walk a monastic way
Brief encounter
At the start of the day

Listen.
To the space in-between 
Where God himself
Chose to intervene 

Condition.
The soul and heart
Through stillness
Let the healing start


Jinjagoliath
3rd September 2023
(In memory of Lesley Sutton)

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Christina Bowring

Date: 9/5/2023 8:25:00 AM

This is such a wonderful poem Christopher. So well written and flows beautifully. I love the last stanza in particular. Thought provoking. Really enjoyed the read. Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you.

Christopher Grieves
Date: 9/5/2023 9:44:00 AM

You are very generous Christina! Stillness is a lost discipline and your warm affirmation has it's own healing power. Thank you x