I wrote the first version of this pantoum in Advent 2018 - and share it publicly for the first time in these opening few days of the Advent season. It's written for all for whom it has been a difficult year:
First Stanza
Our prayer is answered, and God will bring us home -
life's journey's not meant for travelling alone.
Our task, to listen, trust, and connect with God once more,
as God, again, sends the love, peace and hope that is His Son.
A pantoum reflecting on the power of an invitation, the love of friends, and a renewed hearing of the spirit's call to serve when one is healing from the oppressive behaviour of another:
First Stanza
A beautiful invite that mends shattered spirits
as layers of forced burden begin shedding away.
God’s healing touch working, making us whole –
light starts to crack open the oppressor’s doom.
A reflection for the second Sunday of Easter, focussing on this weeks Gospel, John 20:19-31
A two voice reflection for Palm Sunday - the first Sunday (in Scotland) churches can be open for worship following the latest enforced closures due to the Coronavirus Pandemic.
A two voice reflection based on John 12:20-33, the Gospel for this Sunday (Lent 5, Yr B):
A pantoum based on John 3:14-21, the Gospel for this Sunday (Lent 4, Yr B)
First Stanza:
When Jesus comes to us as an act of love –
we’re used to a society that loves to judge.
In every aspect of our lives – how we look and what we do or say –
life’s a competition – full of hierarchy ladders.
A two voice reflection based on John 2:13-22, the Gospel for this Sunday (Lent 3, Yr B):
(Written January, 2021 - published on the World Day of Prayer)
First Stanza
As I live my life, I see differences everywhere I go –
each person believes their opinions are right for them,
some celebrate differences, others believe we should all think the same.
A Two Voice Reflection based on Mark 8:31-38 - the Gospel for this Sunday (Lent 2, Year B).
(Written December, 2020 - based on Psalm 118:1-29)
First Stanza:
Let me say, “Help me to start the day!”
when I feel all alone, with the whole world to fight;
when all I can think about are bad things I’ve done –
Though the brutal honesty makes me want to hide!
Searching for Understanding 