Nearer
Nearer
Than the breathing
In
Or out
Closer
Than
Mine own breath
The Lord is
Is there
In the stillness.
Deep inside
Near my heart
Under my lungs
The lifeblood
And
The breath
Come from his.
Stop
Be still
Know
That he is
Is nearer
And
Always within.
Turn not aside
To pace
And frenetic activity.
Stop
Look within
God is there
In the stillness.
This is a recent free verse from a time of retreat I had at Jamberoo Abbey ( http://www.jamberooabbey.org.au/html/home.htm ). It is a thank you in response to a time of prayer in Christian Meditation.
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