Compassion

Choose not
the path of perfection,
frigid and ruthless
in its demands.
Walk rather
the road of compassion,
with love and mercy
streaming generously
from open hands.

© 2014 Dennis Ference

Fountain of God’s Mercy

Let the fountain of God’s mercy
wash over your heart and mind
freeing you to understand
and love the truth and beauty
of who you are.

© 2015 Dennis Ference

God’s Language

If we want to speak to others about God
but are not conversant
in the language
of love and mercy
we will communicate little.

© 2015 Dennis Ference

Endless Refrain

When could have’s
should have’s,
if only’s and maybe’s
pound on your path
like a torrential rain
seek shelter in the
promise of Love
and Mercy: God’s
hopeful and
endless refrain.

© 2014 Dennis Ference
(First posted without pic 10/29/14.)

Beyond Ideas

Out beyond ideas
Of wrongdoing and rightdoing
There is a field. I’ll meet you there.
                                                ~Rumi

Mercy and Love

Surrender to Divine Mercy and Love
is the only surrender guaranteed
not to eat you alive.

© 2014 Dennis Ference

Mercy

Let the tears of God’s mercy
wash over your heart
and help you to accept
the truth and beauty
of who you are.

© 2014 Dennis Ference