Here I pitch my tent
by i.burgess on January 23, 2010
Today, at college, we spent the day in quiet reflection. We were asked to reflect on what we wanted to ‘build’ for God this semester, and then make it out of clay.
I’m not the best clay sculptor, and so I made a simple teepee. It wasn’t very good and it fell flat a few times, but you know? I kind of liked it. It reminded me that I’m not really the best person in the world.
Here’s a poem I wrote:
Here I pitch my tent
It’s not very good
Strength is not it’s pride
Not many will find it comfortable
Yet here I pitch my tent
And if ‘here’ should fail
And my tent comes down
Why be concerned? It’s just a tent
Here I pitch my tent
Exposed
Open
For all to see
Here I pitch my tent
Pitch yours with me
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4 comments
I really want to thank you for this Ian. It really made me think a lot. I hope I remember it every time I put up my tent, which I am sure will be many occasions more in my life time.
by Bx
on 23/01/2010 at 12:49 am. #
Thats really nice of you to say, Bx. Hope you enjoyed the day.
by admin
on 23/01/2010 at 12:51 am. #
Hey Ian
I came into Cliff with Fran to look at the results of the quiet day. I read the poem on the floor by the teepee and loved it. Glad to find it was yours. Love your approach to spirituality, life and stuff. Honest, whole. Keep it going.
by Piers
on 29/01/2010 at 10:05 am. #
Thanks Piers. I value your encouragement
by admin
on 29/01/2010 at 1:37 pm. #