A poem to share...

[Julie Smith]

Richard, thank you.  Your words sing through me.  May I share them with my friends?

Julie
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Richard Schultz 
  To: OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU 
  Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2001 12:36 PM
  Subject: A poem to share...


  Hi all!

  I have watched the wonderful words of love flowing out of the events of yesterday. The loving perspective that each of you bring to this tragedy gives me hope that we collectively will hold the space of love and hope in this dark night of the human soul. You inspire me with your service, your compassion, tenderness and love.

  I don't see myself as a poet, but I felt called to write a poem today. In humility, I share it with you, my colleges and my teachers.  Richard Schultz

   

  Dark Night of the Soul                       

   

  The door began to open

  There a glimpse of my soul

  Filled with fear & pain

  I longed to be whole

   

  Deeper into the fear I went

  I embodied the very beast

  My body shook with terror

  My tears they would not cease

   

  The darkness was unbearable

  Panic, depression, pain

  Could I survive this darkness?

  Would I ever be the same?

   

  Reaching out of the darkness

  The only way I could cope

  In unconditional surrender

  In God, in prayer was hope

   

  And then the miracle happened

  The heavens opened wide

  Embracing God's Holy Presence

  Where Unspeakable Love abides

   

  Eternity in that moment

  Fear and darkness washed away

  But alas to return in service 

  With others, guide the way

   

  Ever thankful to the darkness

  For awakening me to Love

  I long for others to embrace 

  The blessings from above

   

  I practice the walk of Spirit

  I have a ways to go

  Searching out my roots of fear

  Deeper into Love I flow

   

  Oh Soul of the Nations

  Deeper into our fear you slide

  The Beast is awake in you

  But Love can be your guide

   

  As above, and so below

  The door is opening wide

  People, family, nations, humanity

  Our darkness, we cannot hide

   

  Children of the earth

  Take heed and answer the call 

  Dark need not call out darkness

  Surrender to the All!

   

  We have the tools of Light

  Masters have shown us the way

  Compassion, repentance, forgiveness

  Triumphant could be our day

   

  Walk in Spirit, Oh Nations 

  Search out your roots of fear

  The events of yesterday

  Are only but a mirror

   

              J. Richard Schultz, Sept 12, 2001

              jr.schultz at home.com 

              (403) 202-3751

   

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