The shadow and the light
A haibun, inspired by the poem Love by George Herbert (1593-1633), which I wrote during the Eremos winter retreat of July 26, 2025.
“You must sit down,” says Love, “and taste my meat.”
What comfort breaks like bread at this retreat.
And bursts like molten cheese or chocolate sweet –
A lava flow on laden plates to eat.
My shadow, I fear –
Yet I did not make the sun;
God supplies the light.
A KIND OF BEAUTY 