Unexpected Gift

The Rev. Gayanne Frater

26 May 2013

Unexpected Gift

 

Peace.
Deep peace.
so often elusive,
has snuck in unannounced,
welcomed,
embraced like a long lost lover.
You simply notice
one sweet day
you are at peace.
At peace with who you are,
why you are,
what you will be.
Nothing has changed
for at one level,
the turbulence,
uncertainty,
not knowing,
still reigns.
But somehow everything has changed.
Some kind of shift has occurred,
deep, deep within.
This surprising,
delighting peace
has slipped in
without fanfare.
It feels like it is settling in
for the duration.
I savour it slowly,
welcoming its existence,
marvelling at its quiet arrival
and whisper a soft 'hello,
it's good to feel you once again'.
G. Frater   20 May 2013
 
Gayanne Frater is an Anglican priest, counsellor, spiritual companion, educator and supervisor for HopeWork in Orakei. She enjoys writing of all kinds, reflecting deeply and creatively upon life, relationships and creation, dancing wildly, and laughing out loud with friends.
 
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