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I longed for the Ocean until
You splashed Water in my face
I admired clothing until
Your Wind blew it all away
I aspired for the Wine until
You emptied the bottle over me
I talked of love until, one Night,
You kissed me
My longing was a cloud passing before the Sun, until
Only the Light remained in the Sky
Why speak
When your arms draw me to your breasts?
Why talk of religion
With this Breath moving over me?
Why theorize about Jesus
When he is holding my hand?
Why wait for Heaven
When I am already immersed in such Bliss?
*Brian K. Wilcox
the wise disciple crosses the ocean of ignorance
by direct illumination, through the grace of God.
Shankara (born ca. 886; Vivekachudamani)
OneLife Ministries is a pastoral outreach and nurture ministry of the First United Methodist Church, Fort Meade, FL. For Spiritual Direction, Pastoral Counseling, spiritual formation workshops, Christian meditation retreats, or more information about OneLife, write Rev. Dr. Brian K. Wilcox at briankwilcox@comcast.net.
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