 Tonight
bird’s nest graces
branches
silhouetted
against
immense
bluepinkgolden
sky
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and half a world
away
lost soul slams
plane
into mountain range
and robs world
of joy and love and
gifts
one hundred fifty
others
might have left
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and yellow daffodils
purple crocus
pink hyacinths
green grass
dash color
against earth
that has been
brown and white
for months
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and crazed killer
carves girl baby
out of pregnant
mama’s womb
and senator-minister
defames name of God
with remarks
that surely
do not reflect
Abba Father’s
loving heart
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and six-year-olds giggle
at toes and underwear
black dog knows boundless joy
when leash comes out
spinach white cheese pizza
leaves slightly garlicky taste
on my tongue
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and empty rooms
echo silence
and the ache
in my heart
is endless
and there are no
tears
left to cry
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And I wonder
how so much
perfection
and imperfection
can co-exist
It's an amazing slice. It's hard for our minds to process all of that. I've had similar thoughts, but you've expressed them clearly and powerfully.
ReplyDeleteWow. Extremely powerful piece. Your last sentence is something I wonder too. The story of the pilot crashing that plane with high school students, among others, on board has been an especially difficult story to accept. So much sadness and evil and so much love and beauty. Have to keep believing love wins. Thank you for writing such a thought-provoking piece.
ReplyDeleteWe all are trying to process all of this. Your writing expresses the struggle eloquently. May Abba Father's loving heart comfort your aching heart.
ReplyDeleteamazing piece! I love the visual contrasts with fonts and locations to go along with the tone. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful slice today!
ReplyDeleteIt seems harsher today, but after reading history, I know that this question has been asked so often. How can there be joy when there must be so much grief? Hugs again, Carol.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking God is wondering the same thing today. I think the contrasts in this are extremely powerful. And is was really really hard for me to read the right side. xo
ReplyDeleteCarol, this is incredibly moving. You expressed my wonderings about this world. As a 93 year old told me today, putting trust in the Lord is what has kept him going. Having trust and love is sometimes all we have at the end of the day.
ReplyDeleteYour poem gave me chills as I read each stanza. My heart aches for you and the others who are victims of senseless destruction. You are such a gifted writer.
ReplyDeleteWow. This was beautiful and really make you wonder. What is going on in our world?
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