Silent Welcome

When your listening
takes the shape of sky
I feel your heart
hearing mine

My tears –
frozen
lonely
frightened,
feel safe,
welcome this quiet
invitation to melt
and
flow into your caring field

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Questions for Contemplation

Is there is a particular line or stanza in this poem that resonates with you? If so, a suggestion is to use the line or lines as a writing prompt and then free write for 10-15 minutes in response to the words. If you like, you can review what you wrote and take some quiet time to reflect on an idea or phrase that speaks to you.

You can also write your own poem, simply beginning each stanza with “Peace when I….” or, perhaps, Joy, Strength, Courage or (fill in the blank) when I…..

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