HEARTBEAT

Heartbeat It is not I who cause my heart to beat.I am the recipient of life,The legatee of form.My heartbeat continues, unabated,Until You say, this much and no more,Then and only then,Will my soul take leave,Departing this earth, this time. I will my heart’s beating,Sound as a prayer in Your ear,That You may hear me … Continue reading →

LONGING

I long to be in the company of angels.I long to be touched by the Holy.I long to shine with the heavenly.I long to be transformed by grace,Washed as from Baptismal Waters,And be lifted to kiss the Face of God. Joann Nelander

WAKE THE HEAVENS

Wake the Heavens Peoples of the Earth,This hour beseeches you.Rise from your slumber,Shake off the demons of sloth.Open your eyes,Lift the veil that hides your sin. Peoples of the Earth,The dead beseech you.The living call out.The blind place their hands upon your arm.Truth is at the door.Open and receive. Peoples of the Earth,Hope for the … Continue reading →