You Have Spoken – A Poem by Dr. Stephanie Neill
After the sudden death of a young colleague in 2008, many in our community were shaken and deeply grieved. I sought comfort that day, as I often do in the natural world. This poem came from my experience of God’s presence that day.
You Have Spoken
All day long, You have spoken to me. (I knew this when I stilled myself enough to listen.)In the quorking and barrel rolls of the ravens,
Those heady birds that ferry the souls of the dead climbers
(And Paul’s soul too, I am sure).
In the call of the red-winged blackbird—
Speaking in tongues,
Unmistakable from the top of the willow tree. In the early spring light, Who throws shimmers on the bare limbs and makes the buds swell,
And sends the promise of summer with its long days
And starry nights.
Dr. Stephanie Neill began her work in the practicum program at MHGS in 2001 and now serves as Assistant Academic Dean and Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology. She continues in private practice is Woodinville, where she lives with her husband and son.
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