Prayer is like watching for the 
Kingfisher.
All you can do is
Be where he is likely to appear, and 
Wait.
Often, nothing much happens; 
There is space, silence and 
Expectancy.
No visible sign, only the 
Knowledge that he's been there 
And may come again.
Seeing or not seeing cease to matter, 
You have been prepared. 
But when you've almost stopped 
Expecting it, a flash of brightness 
Gives encouragement.
Anne Lewin (20th century) England
 
 
 
Beautiful and very moving.
ReplyDeleteA lovely poem. I will be using it in my talk on prayer in church on Sunday
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