03 September 2013

Unfinished Poem

                                     (for Amy M-K)


I wake into giving thoughts,
day already blooming for me
(if I am ready to receive
it without hesitation)

I rise into givens, catching
as much as possible with mitts
(protecting my hands, hands shielding
my heart, eyes closed, peeking)

I will, I promise daily, learn
to receive Light bare handed
(and uncover my heart, and   
worship with eyes open)



Copyright © 2013 S.L.Chast

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34 comments:

  1. Brian MillerTuesday, September 3, 2013 at 4:48:00 PM EDT

    learn to recieve light barehanded...how cool is that.....eyes open, just as we make love...so we are honoring the one we are with and not the one we are dreaming of...smiles.

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  2. Audrey Howitt aka DivaloungerTuesday, September 3, 2013 at 4:52:00 PM EDT

    Oh Susan--I loved this on so many levels--well crafted--and I loved the last stanza especially---


    to receive Light bare handed

    such a challenge and such a gift

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  3. ScarletTuesday, September 3, 2013 at 6:32:00 PM EDT

    What a beautiful message, to receive light bare handed ~ Love it Susan ~

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  4. scotthastiepoetTuesday, September 3, 2013 at 6:45:00 PM EDT

    Hi Susan, back here again and glad to be so... Really love this - so beautiful, tender and deep - lovely work... With Best Wishes scott www.scotthastie.com

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  5. AnonymousTuesday, September 3, 2013 at 6:52:00 PM EDT

    Well done piece. Expanding...>KB

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  6. MaryTuesday, September 3, 2013 at 7:32:00 PM EDT

    I do like the idea of receiving light bare handed and worshipping with eyes wide open! Bravo.

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  7. Katie Mia FrederickTuesday, September 3, 2013 at 8:02:00 PM EDT

    So true as life and mitts do not mix...as light and life for unfiltered will..if You WILL...

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  8. Sherry Blue SkyTuesday, September 3, 2013 at 8:34:00 PM EDT

    I LOVE this!!!!!!! wowzers!

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  9. brudbergWednesday, September 4, 2013 at 2:32:00 AM EDT

    Love the imagery of bare hands and those gloves :-) wonderful Susan

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    1. SusanSunday, September 8, 2013 at 11:42:00 PM EDT

      Thank you Bjorn. Seems there is some recognition of this resolve.

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  10. AlanaWednesday, September 4, 2013 at 2:38:00 AM EDT

    Really beautiful message, deep but bathed in light. It is lovely Susan.

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  11. kelvin s.m.Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 9:28:00 AM EDT

    ...it feels good to read this Susan... it feels good to receive a poem that is not heavy on the inside... i will consider this a genuine treat from you... thanks... smiles...

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    1. SusanSunday, September 8, 2013 at 11:43:00 PM EDT

      Thank you Kelvin. Depth without heaviness makes this weighty indeed.

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  12. Laurie KolpWednesday, September 4, 2013 at 10:01:00 AM EDT

    This is gorgeous, Susan... and so powerful. I love how the pace quickens.

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    1. SusanSunday, September 8, 2013 at 11:44:00 PM EDT

      Thanks, Laurie. That was a major discovery, how it works here.

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  13. TCPCWednesday, September 4, 2013 at 10:38:00 AM EDT

    Loved the last couple of lines. learn baring the hand and the heart. A wonderful message here and also how often we tend to be closed!

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  14. Sumana RoyWednesday, September 4, 2013 at 11:08:00 AM EDT


    a wonderful promise..

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  15. UnknownWednesday, September 4, 2013 at 7:24:00 PM EDT

    Excellent imagery here, Susan.

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  16. NicoleThursday, September 5, 2013 at 12:44:00 AM EDT

    Beautiful! Receiving the day and what comes with it, that is a testament to faith. To receive it without hesitation. Something I try to do everyday, but it isn't always easy. Regards.

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    1. SusanSunday, September 8, 2013 at 11:45:00 PM EDT

      Awareness is a beginning. Thank you for this fine comment.

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  17. PanchaliThursday, September 5, 2013 at 3:54:00 AM EDT

    WOW! 'Worshiping with eyes'....sounds delightful, Susan.Lovely...

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  18. JinksyThursday, September 5, 2013 at 10:37:00 AM EDT

    I tend to think light energy needs a bare head to receive it, rather than bare hands? I reckon it beams straight down our centre line...

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    1. SusanSunday, September 8, 2013 at 11:48:00 PM EDT

      Nice! Thank you! I like the idea that centering is part of receiving. For some faiths, many prayers a day with a covered head to honor God.

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  19. UnknownThursday, September 5, 2013 at 1:02:00 PM EDT

    Learn to receive light - what a powerful thought Susan. Thanks for this.

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  20. BeachannySunday, September 8, 2013 at 5:35:00 PM EDT

    I am grateful every day for the light - it was the topic today at the church where my granddaughter got baptized. I began to think about the inherent metaphors we humans have given to day/ night - dark/light and how it frames our thoughts, ideas and actions, even our faith. Well said.

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    1. SusanSunday, September 8, 2013 at 11:49:00 PM EDT

      Especially our faith. Thank you, Beachanny, for this sharing.

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