Chris Gribble

Be yourself - Everyone else is taken (Oscar Wilde)

What does love look like?

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This poem was written at a retreat after being given the image that I have attached. I was able to imagine what life will be like for me in another 25 years time.

It’s a long knowing look
Delight in a beautiful heart,
Being close to another,
Celebrating difference together,
The suprise of a shared life,
That is still unfolding,
The trust of two committed hearts,
A lifetime of understanding,
That sacrifices anything today,
For the opportunity of tomorrow,
The smile of appreciation,
At the mystery in the other.

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In the Psalms I have discovered firsthand some of the rawness and pain experienced by the Psalmist. This ebook is the first 40 Psalms that I have put in my own words. They are a reflection of what was written by the original writer and then brought to our world today. They reflect many of the themes that are common to discouraged, depressed, anxious, fearful people. At times some or all of these things have been true for me. I have used some of these experience and cried out with the Psalmist in my writing.

One definition of found poetry is, “it’s the literary version of a collage”. In finding these Psalms I have gathered together my emotions, feelings and pain and sought to “find” my understanding of what David was saying. It’s the worst possible translation methodology but it’s been a great personal re-discovery of God.

The 40 day journey is a chance to take some time out and listen to God’s voice. God’s praise will last for eternity, we have the great privilege to begin that praise now.

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