I've long been fascinated by the role of the Guru in certain spiritual practices… As I come from outside any eastern tradition. A few years ago, I found myself experiencing first-hand how intense and challenging that Guru-Disciple relationship can be, but also seeing the darker, shadow side of it. This series of four poems are a reflection of both of those aspects – the incredible love that a Guru can inspire as well the confusion and regret felt by followers at times when they feel let down by their teacher. The Guru Surrender! you demanded - And I struggled, Wriggling against invisible confines; Only to find the fire You lit in my heart Melted all boundaries. Surrender what? To whom? ~ Lonely Guru I saw the man - Briefly, Intensely, Flashing through dark eyes; A bolt of human longing, So different to spirit’s flight. Are you lonely, my love? Have you glimpsed another way? In which spirit and flesh can play? ~ Fal...
Women's Spiritual Poetry