Catch the wind

" The winds of grace .... are always blowing,

but it is you ... that must raise your sails. "

- Rabindranath Tagore

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the wind of the Spirit is blowing

sometimes howling

ripping through the soul like a mighty wind

sometimes gentling touching

barely caressing

like loving fingers on a cheek

the wind of grace, the wind of love

powerful

compelling

impelling us into acts of love and generosity

but we must open the windows

and let it howl

we must face into the wind

arms wide open

and catch the wind!

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In the chilly hours and minutes

Of uncertainty, I want to be

In the warm hold of your loving mind

To feel you all around me

And to take your hand along the sand

Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind….

For standin' in your heart

Is where I want to be and long to be

Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind

                                                          Donovan