Of the Tao Of Jesus

Of the Tao
it is always said:
"Those who speak
do not know;
those who know
do not speak."

One marvels at
the cleanliness of
this crisp seed,
this secret chamber
of transformation.
One feels a reverence
for the mystery and
anxiety over the
discipline of initiation.

Of Jesus
there is no end
to the speaking.
His name is cast about
today as currency,
indeed, for some evangelists
he is only profit.
But for children
of the kingdom
there are no words
to describe
being near him.
He is comfort
he is safety
he is solitude
his discipline is light-
followed from crib to cross
this intimacy with God
awakens transfiguration.

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