Contemplative Poetry

Listening to the cry of the heart

Oh, such a beautiful thing

Oh, such a hard thing

Oh, such hard work

But oh, so rewarding

I don’t need to read another book

Or take a new course

All I need is to BE STILL

Stillness is my book and course

Pay attention to the movements within

BE STILL now

Pay attention to the movements within

BE STILL now

BE STILL

Wait for it…

Where is it calling you?

What is your deepest desire?

Listen with the ears of your heart

Turn away from the thoughts in the mind

Be patient and listen

Listening to the cry of the heart

Oh, such a beautiful thing

Oh, such a hard thing

Oh, such hard work

But oh, so rewarding

I heard it was polite to be kind to others

I heard it was polite to have the right tone

I heard it was polite to show compassion

But I am learning to be kind, have the appropriate tone, and offer compassion to myself

Somewhere along the way they taught me it was for others. Now I am understanding it was really for me.

I feel much better when I am kind to myself, speak with a loving tone to myself, and show compassion to myself.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Ready or not here I come

I heard it was polite to be kind to others

I heard it was polite to have the right tone

I heard it was polite to show compassion

But I am learning to be kind,

To have the appropriate tone, and

To offer compassion to myself

Somewhere along the way they taught me it was for others.

Now I am understanding it was really for me.

I feel much better when I am kind to me,

Speak with a loving tone to me, and

Show compassion to me.

The lost coins,

The pearl of great price

Are not really lost,

If you know where to look.

The answer is not out there

But rather in here.

That is right, in here.

Where is in here?

Good question…

Go on in the door is open,

Don’t be scared,

Inside of you will be what you have been looking for.

Did I hear you right?

Can you repeat it again?

Can you tell me more?

I want to listen past the words

I want to hear what your heart is saying

I want to listen past the scared one inside

I want to hear the steady heartbeat that has

All the confidence in the world

Don’t be shy

I see you

I hear you

Yes, there you are

Thump, thump, thump

I know your rhythms

I have them too

I am curious of your longings for wholeness, love, and to be seen

Tell me more, I am listening.

Clean the house…

but I did it last week and it is still clean…

I hired someone to come help me and it still looks okay.

Clean the house…no not that house

The house you are carrying the Christ child in

The house that has a constant beat and can breathe easily

That’s the house you need to clean

When are you going to do the inner work?

When is the time?

Tomorrow may never come and yesterday has already passed.

Don’t let it get too messy inside.

It only takes longer to find the door.

I know it is daunting to clean this house of yours

But you don’t have to do it alone.

All you really have to do is find the door and open it.

The rest will take care of itself.

There is no house too messy.

There is no house too clean.

Open the door and allow the inner work to continue.

You will not miss a thing.

Hurry, Hurry, Hurry
Get it done fast
There is a faster way
Will they just move
Will they just get with the program
Efficiency has to be obtained
This was due yesterday
I can’t believe I’m late

Hurry, hurry, hurry

Deep Breath

Deep Breath

Deep Breath

I am right on time
No need to worry,
No need to compare,
It is not a race
God is not interested in my accomplishments.
He is most interested in my transformation.

Deep Breath

Deep Breath

Deep Breath

Awe, I am here
I am here
I am here
I am not alone
My friends are with me
Maybe I will stay awhile
And let everything else handle itself for a while

Deep Breath

Deep Breath

Deep Breath

I am here
I notice you are here
We are here
We are not alone
We are home

Hello Friends, let us dine together

Written by L. Chris Ross, Psychotherapist and Spiritual Guide, June 2022