Silent Sunday

THE PROMISE

by Marian Olson:

Pain issues from a fractured soul,

the broken root of the tree.

Tomorrow new leaves and buds

will bubble out of the

 appearance of the dead branches,

 not because we stop grieving,

 not because we know how,

 not because we are worthy,

 but because that is the way of life,

 the grace of pulse for every living being.

Sent to me by a friend, Barbee Skorija 3-26-2011