This poem was written by ArtServe member Jo Kay while on silent retreat at Douai Abbey in Berkshire. 

Another poem relating to this experience is Looking (waiting for God) - Oh!

 Artwork © Jules P Richards 2013

Multi-faceted God

Multi-faceted God, whose every surface
Reflects the tones and colours
In the wonder of creation.
All the hues and shades
of the longed for rainbow.
Whose face always recognises mine.

Multi-lingual God, whose ears
Recognise every timbre of tongue
Of all the wonderful nations.
All the rhythms  and cadences
Of the people of this Earth.
Whose ear always hears my voice.

Multi-purpose God, who is my purpose;
Reflecting the longings and desires
Of all created people.
All the needs and yearnings
Of believers young and old
Who brings purpose to my life.

Multi-sensory God, who is finely tuned
To those we have in the world.
A sense of smell and hearing
All the taste, sight and touch
That we share with the Holy Mystery
The God who senses every person.

Multi-focused God, who is focused on us all
Amazing God who looks on everyone
Looks with every atom of his existence
On every person in creation
Concentrates on me and you and you
And you and you and you
This Holy Mystery who holds us all.