June 14, 2022

Mystery—

Living in the
In-between
The unknown
The not-yet

Shadow, substance
Long and short
Handspan, breath…
Infinite

Holding on and
Letting go
Open handed
Lingering

Fragile, fearful
Unmoved, strong
Laughing joy
Bitter drink

Hoping long and
grieving slow
Sleepless nights
Mercies dawn

Straining forward
Doubled down
Kneeling, prostrate
Fighting on

Misery and
Miracles
Haunting hours
Holy days

Pain and promise
Loss and love
Breathless, burdened
Greatest grace

Past and future
Eternal now
Death is almost
History

In-between
Here and There
He is found
In mystery.