I’ve held my tears close
Hesitantly accepting
The sun’s warmth
On my face
But the disappointment
And questions with no answers
Will no longer be ignored
Cascading down with today’s rain
I suppose this is where faith steps in
It is, after all, believing
In what I can’t see-
A simple definition, yes
Sometimes those are
The ones to hold close
And I must believe
Love continues to reside
Even in places where evidence
Is not clearly evident-
And if it is lost, to think it can
Once again, be found
It may begin with simple words
I hear you.
I love you.
I see you.
I am sorry.
But its survival requires
Much more than words-
Please don’t give me opinions
Or long-held beliefs
Both are easily skewed
By outward influences
Where truth and lies
Are purposefully blurred
Instead, close your eyes
Open your heart
Focus on the sound
Of your heartbeat
Helping it to grow
More in sync with mine
As we breathe
As we silently pray
Knowing I am afraid, too

God is the perfect refuge for every scenario. A pleasure to read you.
A big hug!
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Thank you. ☺️🙏
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”I hold my tears close”
besutiful
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Thank you, Louise. ❤️ It has been a heavy week.
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Love does continue to reside. Thank you for being a safe place this week.
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❤️☺️
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Reflecting these words back to you in appreciation.
“Open your heart
Focus on the sound
Of your heartbeat
Helping it to grow”
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Thank you, Ali. Sending love. ❤️
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