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• Moments: In The Space Of One Breath, One Heartbeat

  The Rev. Gayanne Frater 7 June 2020

  We weep when holy text is used to deny others' breath.
  open our eyes, our ears, our hearts
  to the truth that for you,
  love without justice, is not love at all. more»

  
  Pentecost, Justice, George Floyd

• Letter to the world-weary heart

  The Rev. Gayanne Frater 9 October 2016

  'Tis easy,
  is it not,
  to allow those who walk
  halls of power... more»

  
  Poetry, Heart, Faith, Love

• The fire of Divine Love

  The Rev. Gayanne Frater 25 March 2016

  Focussed was I,
  on the pain of fiery rage
  I lost sight of fire's beauty... more»

  
  Poetry, Love, Anger, Healing, Hope

• Midday Interruption

  The Rev. Gayanne Frater 18 April 2015

  Darkened sky,
  torrential rain,
  roiling thunder
  exploding overhead,
  road corner flooding within minutes... more»

  
  Poetry, Hope, Peace

• Letting Go

  The Rev. Gayanne Frater 13 November 2014

  Letting go,
  hands open,
  a gentle push
  and a wicker basket
  carrying treasured cargo
  floats down the Nile. more»

  
  Poetry, Courage, Hope, Mother, Child

• Road Trip Aotearoa

  The Rev. Gayanne Frater 16 July 2014

  Heart song rises
  as landscape shifts and changes
  at each turn of the road... more»

  
  Poetry, Heart, Song, Beauty, Love

• Look at me!

  The Rev. Gayanne Frater 14 March 2014

  Gurgles of delight bubbling upwards,
  held captive
  to keep faith with others on holy retreat.
  more»

  
  Poetry, Justice, Environment

• Breaking bread

  The Rev. Gayanne Frater 7 February 2014

  Here and now I hold my bread
  Alone at table,
  I gazed with delight at
  freshly baked bread. more»

  
  Poetry, Breaking Bread, Communion

• Unexpected Gift

  The Rev. Gayanne Frater 26 May 2013

  You simply notice one sweet day that you are at peace ... more»

  
  Poetry

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