Pilgrim’s Passage – Poetry for Lent

 

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"Nothing, how little so ever it be, if it is suffered for God's sake, can pass without merit in the sight of God." ~Thomas a Kempis


Pilgrim’s Passage

I go without
To go within
The passage, a pace of mysteries
First a sacred bow
Leads to a sacred now
A pilgrim focused on discovery
On Knowing

I find an undiscovered place
A dwelling that fits the pilgrim in me
Here, with Him, My God
Is the beginning of many such journeys
Set free, not to settle, no
For how would that suit a pilgrim?
Set free to remain in His love

Jay Cookingham 3/9/11 ©
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Moe said…
Beautiful! I see poetry as an extension of worship. So amazing.
March 9, 2011 at 9:25 AM
Jay Cookingham said…
I do also Moe, it's like writing a psalm....thanks Dude!
March 9, 2011 at 9:32 AM
Tony Alicea said…
"I go without, to go within"

Killer opening line! I love it!
March 9, 2011 at 10:13 AM
Jay Cookingham said…
Thanks my brutha! Bless you!
March 9, 2011 at 10:24 AM
jasonS said…
Great stuff, Jay. There is a pilgrim heart beating inside us, yearning to be with Him. Thank you.
March 9, 2011 at 3:41 PM
Jay Cookingham said…
As long as we don't have to wear those goofy pilgrim hats...thanks, Bro'
March 9, 2011 at 4:13 PM
Dusty Rayburn said…
I echo Tony. The opening line stopped me.
March 9, 2011 at 4:53 PM
Jay Cookingham said…
Does that mean you stopped reading? ;-0 Bless you Dusty!
March 9, 2011 at 5:14 PM
seekingpastor said…
"Set free to remain in his love." Reminds me of what it means to be a bondservant. Good words.
March 9, 2011 at 11:24 PM
Jay Cookingham said…
Bondservant...I like that...thanks Matt!
March 10, 2011 at 7:59 AM
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