From the “Spiritual Canticle” – a Haiku poem
I wrote this Haiku poem after reading the Spiritual Canticle by John of the Cross.
Strange phenomenon
Consuming and yet painless
Living Flame of Love
Cease all your anger
Don’t look for sweetness in prayer
Hide yourself in me
October 17, 1997
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