Do not take for granted this life
or this face that greets you
tonight in the mirror.
All that you know and believe
can change in an instant
and be no more.
Do not think you are privileged
even though
you may be greatly loved.
Jesus himself was greatly loved
by the Father and yet
he became the womb of suffering
for all mankind.
We cannot truly, or ever,
understand how love can allow this.
We cannot truly, or ever understand why
we are here on this earth
with such uncertainty
so vulnerable to sin and its thorns.
I myself have seen life change
this day, in an instant
and what was once a stone upon my mantle
shatter and blow away like broken glass.
And so, what shall any of us do with this dilemma?
Continue to live, believing something kinder awaits us?
Love . . . even though these embers will die one day?
Yes, and forgive . . .
Let us not cling to the suffering
Love . . . while this moment is ours to live.
Love . . . even though we may never unravel its mystery.
Joanne Cucinello 2012
Beautiful poem. Love the imagery. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you suz! Your feedback and kind words are encouraging. I have to remind myself each day to live the moment . . . there really are so few, as time flies by even quicker these days. Have a great day!
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