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S. Randolph Davis's avatar

Beautiful. This is why I write poetry - to be still, quiet, filled, and present to God. Somehow the meditative prayer of poetry helps to sit in this place.

Janna Y. Barber's avatar

So good, Chris.

Kari West's avatar

“So I sit in my room

and listen to the flicker

of the candle”

I know that sound. That line took me right to all the moments when I’ve felt that deep quiet, & this whole poem made me want to seek out more.

Nate Wilbert's avatar

“stillness … like a flame” yes.