Son
leave the prison—
the prison of your
negative, unconscious
mind
the gate is open
I will take you
by the hand
and lead you
into my infinite
empty space and
silence
the stillness of
joy and peace
inside yet outside
your heart
J. Janda’s poems have appeared in newspapers,
magazines, anthologies, and literary publications, as well as in
books of his own poetry.
Copyright © 2000, J. Janda
The present poem
comes from the Janda's book, In Embrace.
Art by Martin Erspamer, OSB
from
Religious Clip Art for the Liturgical Year (A, B, and
C). This art may be reproduced only by parishes who purchase the
collection in book or CD-ROM form. For more information go
http://www.ltp.org
