Poems From The Porch
The daisy blooms in spring and trusts the timing of her emergence.
She does not ask if it is okay for her to show up as herself, nor question her own beauty.
Neither does she seek to be a rose or a chrysanthemum in a spirit of envy.
Her very presence is the special something that she offers to the world, her particular charism, inherent and inspiring.
Bereft of the need to create a unique product of her life,
she trusts in the value of her transitory manifestation.
Let not your heart be troubled.
Engaging With The Poem
Poetry can be a doorway to the soul and your own creativity. Throughout the ages, the written word has been used as a means to access personal truth and as a vehicle for prayer through the practice of sacred reading (lectio divina). I encourage you to try this beautiful practice and let its fruits be self-evident.
How to Practice Sacred Reading
· READ · REFLECT · RESPOND · REST
Read the passage through slowly more than once, noticing how it feels in your body and the response of your heart.
Reflect: What word resonates with you? What phrase speaks to you? What overall personal meaning comes to you? Allow yourself to follow a tangent.
Respond by making space for the prayer of your heart to manifest. Write down the words and/or phrases that resonate with you and allow them to arrange themselves into your own poem or prayer.
Rest with your eyes closed, perhaps using the word that most resonates with you as your mantra for silent meditation.
Dear friend,
May your mind be peaceful and calm, may your body be relaxed and comfortable, and may your heart be filled with love.
Thank you for reading.
Blessings and gratitude, Ani
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