Tag Archives: Fill

THE SHINE IN EVERY LIFE

Posted on January 25, 2017 by elainedanforth

Into every single life there comes a little shine, even when things don’t feel right. . . Be deeply still allow your darkness and your emptiness your whole and vasty mind to fill, for they are needed for the light. … Continue reading →

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THE FOLD OF YOUR HEART

Posted on August 17, 2016 by elainedanforth

Your heart may drop, your guts, your hands, grow cold, until you really savor your hot bowl of soup, allow your breath to fill and empty you, and let your spirit fully enter to the fold.

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RESPIRE, INQUIRE

Posted on April 10, 2015 by elainedanforth

Respire. . . Inquire. . . Feel deep inside– do not try to hide within, nor blind your vision: dare to peer into the layer of mire. . . whisper a prayer. . . allow your heart to beat and, … Continue reading →

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ON PURPOSE (revised version)

Posted on June 3, 2014 by elainedanforth

[The original version of this poem first appeared on The Danforth Anchor during a Poet’s Rally in 2011, and contributed to my receiving a Perfect Poet Award for my participation in the rally. The Rally officials awarded poets for their … Continue reading →

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