Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit June 18, 2010

This is a short paraphrase of a poem written by Amado Nervo, a Mexican poet and mystic who died about 100 years ago.

Alone we are only a spark, but in the Spirit, we are a fire.
Alone we are only a string, but in the Spirit, we are a lyre.
Alone we are only an anthill, but in the Spirit, we are a mountain.
Alone we are only a drop, but in the Spirit, we are a fountain.
Alone we are only a feather, but in the Spirit, we are a wing.
Alone we are only a beggar, but in the Spirit, we are a king.


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