Christopher Grieves Poet Rhyme

Notes About The Poem

“Silence is the language of God, all else is poor translation.”
- Rumi

“Be still, and know that I am God.”
- Psalm 46:10

“God speaks in the silence of the heart. Listening is the beginning of prayer.”
- Mother Teresa

“In prayer it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart.”
- Mahatma Gandhi

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A Jinjagoliath poem:
22nd June 2025
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The Invitation

Imagine this
An empty chair
And opposite
Another there

You choose to sit
You have a choice
No movement. No whisper.
Just silent voice

You wait a while
You close your eyes
To calm the spinning..
Break bonds. Break ties

Pretty soon
You're feeling seen
Such clarity
Not like a dream

Sat in the dark
Creative light
Invades your soul
Joyful and bright

The shadows 
Are no longer there
No doubt or shame
Just love and care

Everything 
You've tried to own
Is taken back
To find it's home

Just you
And love
A peace personified
Like a dove

Pure and white
Creative thoughts
Spread wings..
Take flight

You're seen
And there will ever be
A harbour in 
The stormy sea

A friend, so keen
An advocate
A place to rest
Through garden gate

Where peace resides
And love, of course
To meet you in
This still discourse

A chair. A bench..
It matters not
Just find that space and
Book your slot

Bring all you have
Your gifts and more
The broken things
Love can restore

Just come
No need for preparation
That empty chair
The invitation

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Joanna Daniel June 13, 2026 at 5:27 AM Heavenly peace can be found when we stay still in God's presence:) Christopher Grieves June 20, 2026 at 7:47 PM It's the silence and stillness. That is where 'the magic' happens. Thanks for dropping by Joanna. May you meet, and rest and while looking for nothing.. find everything. Blessings Cx

Beata Agustin August 6, 2025 at 12:53 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, 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. Christopher Grieves August 6, 2025 at 1:04 AM Well isn't that lovely x Beata thank you.. and bless you too in your search for truth, peace and light. Blessings Cx

Eileen Manassian July 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM You have a soothing voice. Lovely poem... it instills serenity and calm. It's in the quiet where clarity comes and nestles in the heart. Beautiful poem. Thanks for sharing and for your visit to my page. Christopher Grieves July 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM Eileen, thank you and I do hope the calm and peace sits with you. Blessing Cx

Rowena Velasco July 19, 2025 at 1:01 AM What a beautiful and gentle invitation, Christopher. This poem radiates peace, presence, and the sacredness of stillness. I especially love the imagery of “a chair… the invitation”—so simple, yet deeply profound. Thank you for this offering of calm. Christopher Grieves July 19, 2025 at 2:52 PM Oh my dear Rowena, I am thrilled you picked up the vibe from this poem or meditation as it is also. Thank you, huge blessings to you. Cx

Bill Baker July 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM Deep thoughts and meaningful words to ponder, Chris. I like the picture you chose to accent your poetry. Your words were well written and smoothly lead me down the path. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us through your poetry. Bill p.s. I also enjoyed the quotes you shared. I'm following your poetry now. :-) Christopher Grieves July 7, 2025 at 9:14 PM Hi there Bill.. Great to have your endorsement, thank you. Hope all is well with you.. blessings Cx

Maria Williams June 25, 2025 at 7:22 AM Dear Chris,This is absolutely beautiful — gentle, grounding, and full of quiet wisdom. It reads like an embrace for the soul, an invitation to simply be — with all our broken and beautiful parts. The imagery of the empty chair becomes something sacred… a space for healing, reflection, and love. Truly moving and beautifully narrated...Hugs . Christopher Grieves June 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM I would love to do what you do and put this to a meditative video, but it is much more about being seen than seeing x Bless you for your constant enthusiasm and encouragement. C xx Christopher Grieves June 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM https://www.moma.org/audio/playlist/243/3133?utm_source=chatgpt.com Christopher Grieves June 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM Also here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Abramovi%C4%87 Christopher Grieves June 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM Thank you dear Maria x I wrote this for a specific event inspired by an installation by the artist Marina Abramovic (see above) but also the Franciscan practice of silent or listening prayer x