ARTICLES BY COLLEEN CHAO
I am a forgiverbecause I’ve been forgiven. My filth and my failuresfilled up every page ofevery book on every shelfof the world’s largest library.Expansive, unedited,detailed and damning,with new
Dear Younger Self—I know it’s cliché,But I would go back if I couldTo say: Make yourself small,Don’t resent being weak—Humility before GodWill set you free.
September 29, 2006 You use pain so wisely,With infinite care,Knowing right whereTo push and pull and tearAnd break and burnUntil I’ve finally learnedWith all my
June 14, 2022 Mystery— Living in theIn-betweenThe unknownThe not-yet Shadow, substanceLong and shortHandspan, breath…Infinite Holding on andLetting goOpen handedLingering Fragile, fearfulUnmoved, strongLaughing joyBitter drink Hoping
I have several friends in their fifties and sixties who are living proof that a woman can grow more beautiful with age. Isn’t it hopeful
I love reading through the Old Testament books of First and Second Kings, where I see God’s justice and love, fierceness and faithfulness on display.
August 5, 2011 Fleeting moments…Yes, these will flyAnd he’ll be grownIn the blink of an eye.True,Sleepless hoursAnd baggy eyesWon’t be missed,But realizeThat with them goHis
Butterflies in my stomach,Coffee in my hand.Calm down in my spirit:I know this is the man. Bridesmaids all around me.Sleek dress in champagne-white.Dangly diamond earrings,Lingerie
I am a forgiverbecause I’ve been forgiven. My filth and my failuresfilled up every page ofevery book
Dear Younger Self—I know it’s cliché,But I would go back if I couldTo say: Make
September 29, 2006 You use pain so wisely,With infinite care,Knowing right whereTo push and pull
June 14, 2022 Mystery— Living in theIn-betweenThe unknownThe not-yet Shadow, substanceLong and shortHandspan, breath…Infinite Holding
I have several friends in their fifties and sixties who are living proof that a
I love reading through the Old Testament books of First and Second Kings, where I
August 5, 2011 Fleeting moments…Yes, these will flyAnd he’ll be grownIn the blink of an
Butterflies in my stomach,Coffee in my hand.Calm down in my spirit:I know this is the
