I needed this today. A beloved band director and the 35 y/o son of some good friends both passed away yesterday. I am clinging to the hope of the resurrection, and the words Christ is risen will be particularly poignant tomorrow morning.
I was so moved reading your poetry, Rachel. I wondered whether or not and to what extent they are autobiographical. The first one were heart-breaking. Thank you for raw power of good poetry. -Larry
Thank you, Larry! They are all autobiographical. I've found that poetry helps me process what happens in my life, my faith, and helps me to hope again.
Our 34 year old son died shortly before Easter last year. Your poem of the brokenness and pain of Good Friday touched my heart, and reminds me of the hope of the resurrection. Blessings to your family this Easter.
"And the pastor who has suffered
passes around the broken bread
of his body and heart to
a Body who needs pain recognized." This is treasure.
I needed this today. A beloved band director and the 35 y/o son of some good friends both passed away yesterday. I am clinging to the hope of the resurrection, and the words Christ is risen will be particularly poignant tomorrow morning.
I’m so sorry Esther.
in 2023 we buried 6 people, ages from 99 to 10 months old. This Easter is so very hard. thank you for this.
That is excruciating. I am so sorry. My prayers are with you this Easter.
That last line. You worded that difficult tension so well. 🫶🏻
I was so moved reading your poetry, Rachel. I wondered whether or not and to what extent they are autobiographical. The first one were heart-breaking. Thank you for raw power of good poetry. -Larry
Thank you, Larry! They are all autobiographical. I've found that poetry helps me process what happens in my life, my faith, and helps me to hope again.
So very beautiful 💜
Our 34 year old son died shortly before Easter last year. Your poem of the brokenness and pain of Good Friday touched my heart, and reminds me of the hope of the resurrection. Blessings to your family this Easter.
Nancy, that is an incredible loss. I am praying comfort for you this Easter.
Beautiful Rachel…. ♥️♥️♥️
Thank you. What a lovely poem and remberance.
Thank you, Stan!