if you will only take a moment

if you will only take a moment
to pause quietly, to close your eyes
in prayer
and to then imagine yourself



breathing out slowly, surely
and while doing so
letting go of all earthly desires
and distractions



all attachments, and anger
the relentless thoughts, frustrations
and fears of the day
until the body aches for air



starving for the divine spirit
which gives true life



breathing in again slowly, surely
welcoming the Holy Spirit
descending upon you, like a soft white dove
or a fire fiercely burning and bright,
as a blessing of Christ



consuming all suffering
into a moment of clarity
filled with light
surrounded by a peace



surrounded by a peace, which
is like no other, no other at all



which is like an understanding,
a oneness of Christ, the Word made Flesh
that transcends and
heals the whole world


your world





                       Ron Starbuck
                       Copyright 2009