Richard, thank you. Your words sing through me. May I share them with my friends?
Julie ----- Original Message ----- From: Richard Schultz To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2001 12:36 PM Subject: A poem to share... Hi all! I have watched the wonderful words of love flowing out of the events of yesterday. The loving perspective that each of you bring to this tragedy gives me hope that we collectively will hold the space of love and hope in this dark night of the human soul. You inspire me with your service, your compassion, tenderness and love. I don't see myself as a poet, but I felt called to write a poem today. In humility, I share it with you, my colleges and my teachers. Richard Schultz Dark Night of the Soul The door began to open There a glimpse of my soul Filled with fear & pain I longed to be whole Deeper into the fear I went I embodied the very beast My body shook with terror My tears they would not cease The darkness was unbearable Panic, depression, pain Could I survive this darkness? Would I ever be the same? Reaching out of the darkness The only way I could cope In unconditional surrender In God, in prayer was hope And then the miracle happened The heavens opened wide Embracing God's Holy Presence Where Unspeakable Love abides Eternity in that moment Fear and darkness washed away But alas to return in service With others, guide the way Ever thankful to the darkness For awakening me to Love I long for others to embrace The blessings from above I practice the walk of Spirit I have a ways to go Searching out my roots of fear Deeper into Love I flow Oh Soul of the Nations Deeper into our fear you slide The Beast is awake in you But Love can be your guide As above, and so below The door is opening wide People, family, nations, humanity Our darkness, we cannot hide Children of the earth Take heed and answer the call Dark need not call out darkness Surrender to the All! We have the tools of Light Masters have shown us the way Compassion, repentance, forgiveness Triumphant could be our day Walk in Spirit, Oh Nations Search out your roots of fear The events of yesterday Are only but a mirror J. Richard Schultz, Sept 12, 2001 [email protected] (403) 202-3751
