Now

It is time to leave,
to strike out,
to find a new land of love

and plenty,
not to flee, but
to seek the adventure,

to set your sails
to the unknown
and trust inspiration,

God’s breath,
to find the path
you have never found

on your own.

About this poem

I was reading in the book of Mark yesterday. In Mark, Jesus is always going, moving, doing. That got me thinking about leaving, not as a sad thing, but as an act of faith. And from that thought, this poem.

The picture was taken at Mystic Seaport, CT.  You can click on it for a larger version.

Tom

About these Lenten Poems

My friend Cathy Benson is on to something. Instead of doing without for Lent, she is doing MORE with a prayer project that is thoughtful and caring.

Giving up something for Lent is a church tradition, not a biblical command. It was designed to get our minds and hearts right as we approach the holy week and Easter. It’s a good spiritual discipline.

But I think a spiritual discipline of doing something more is also a powerful way to prepare our hearts for Easter. The Methodists, through their “Rethink Church” initiative have come up with a photographic way to do this (see below). I am going to add a poem with each image for the lent season to help prepare myself. Feel free to glom on to the idea, visit the blog and read, or share your thoughts and prayers.