11 February 2015

Deus meus






I turn to you like small begonia leaves
in sun, like their roots in water I turn.

Wearing sunscreen, taking small sips I turn
or I burn of too much grace and delight.

And yet, better burning than thirsting and
dying out of  your life-giving presence.

So I’ll stay in this window, dear God, I’ll
have you come alive in every fiber.

I live to make you visible through my
            blooming, through my turning to and for you.


For my prompt Poets United  Midweek Motif ~ LOVE is not a Greeting Card!

Copyright © 2015 S.L.Chast




24 comments:

  1. What a beautiful, nourishing perspective..it's slightly out of synch but there's a wonderful film called "Leon" (The Professional in the USA)...where a hitman nurtured his plants contrary to his day job so to speak...love can always be found if we look for it and tend it..

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  2. I really like this one, Susan. I read it as a meditation or prayer & found the last two stanzas very moving. Oh that He would be made visible through our blooming.....a lovely thought.

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  3. lovely spirituality to this...i like how you play off both the leaves/flowers and the roots...and the importance of that presence like water....and the desire to see more of them in yourself...and your blooming...

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  4. Aligning with what is true for you with love - the way...Love

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  5. ah... that tree in living waters with fruit blooming... how sweet

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  6. Lovely imagery. ;)

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  7. This poem, coupled with the photo, is so perfectly beautiful - the leaves turning towards the Light, the coming alive in every fiber. Reading it right after the e.e. cummings poem, I felt somewhat the same response - to the rhythm and the words and how beautifully they work together. Wow! Great write, Susan. And a prompt with a TON of scope - in every direction.

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  8. "I burn of too much grace and delight"....this portion will stay with me forever...love the conviction in the closing lines...

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  9. You are a wonderful poet, Susan. I felt at one with you, with the plants, and with God as I read this poem.
    Luv, K

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  10. This touched my heart. My desire as well. Thank you for this lovely prayer.

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  11. This feels, to me, so much like a prayer, uttered in impassioned whisper...such a truth-spilled piece, Susan.

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  12. What a beautiful prayer Susan. You express my intention. Thank you.

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  13. 'Better burning that thirsting' that is how real love is; there with you all the time. I love the window too; looking out for them to return. A stunning love poem.

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  14. Beautifully expressed spiritual love. !

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  15. The ultimate love! Beautifully expressed. I like your sweet metaphor.

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  16. Such a deep idea expressed.

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  17. Those last 4 lines are deeply moving and nourishing ~ The love to the Lord is very visible ~

    Grace

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  18. The depth and intensity of purpose is so inherent throughout....and I particularly like the "I'll have you come alive in every fiber" line! Beautiful.

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  19. Ah lovely! Thanks, k. Manicddaily

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  20. Love is forever blooming for Providence and Protector that one gets the full benefit of blessings untold! Great lines Susan!

    Hank

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  21. It is a constant soaking in isnt it. And yes when we turn we get warmed all over.

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  22. I love how you use nature to convey your love. Very sweet.

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