Amazed

A poem inspired by and dedicated to the L'Arche community of Whycocomagh, Cape Breton.

Amazing how a place
can manifest such peace
that can even infiltrate
a mind so
steeped in
tumult.

Amazing how the doubt,
confusions, insecurities
slowly recede
like a wave
until the mind feels fresh
and open.
Strong again.

Amazing the way
possibility can suddenly shine
to create lit pathways
where before
there was only a blind groping
through
the black tunnel.

Amazing that the fruit
of such a peace
is deep gratitude for the struggle
itself.
And a growing confidence for having met each fear -
honestly.
No backing away.

Amazing how every place you cast your eye
the beauty
radiates.



"Life is precious. And it is brief. And you can use it well."  -Patrul Rinpoche