January 31, 2010

the simple unending path of love

I listen
and I learn
I learn
and I cry
I cry
and I forgive
I forgive
and I heal
I heal
and I love
I love
and I listen...

3 comments:

  1. I have read this three times again now and am so grateful for you and for you sharing your heart this way. I can picture you driving with this poem in your consciousness, as you described, and love the simple and profound way you have shared this revelation. I hadn't thought of listening as leading to crying, but so often it can, whether it's listening deeply to myself or another's vulnerability. I cheer you on, John, and I bless God for you.

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  2. I particularly enjoyed this one, John. It is similar in structure to a poem by Vera Pavlova that I love (second one down):

    http://www.newyorker.com/fiction/poetry/2007/07/30/070730po_poem_pavlova

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