Tag: Easter
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The Ruins of a Faith Built on Ideas*
I close my eyes and see my feet on stone, the landscape around me rocky, colorless, empty. Where is my love for You, Lord? I catch a glimpse. So thin, so fragile, this gold-leaf love. Floating away on a zephyr created by my own reaching hands. I cannot grasp it. Cannot feel it. This precious, […]
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Real Love Hurts
Originally posted on Lightning Bug:
Photo by Doug1021 | CC BY 2.0 License Real love hurts Bruises Beneath heavy blows Wind-knocked Lungs wheeze, gasp, burn for air Choking on hot tears Real love hurts Breaks Splits open, gaping wide Red-raw Flesh torn from bone Exposing fiery nerves Real love hurts Bleeds Stumbles to the earth… -
Real Love Hurts
Photo by Doug1021 | CC BY 2.0 License Real love hurts Bruises Beneath heavy blows Wind-knocked Lungs wheeze, gasp, burn for air Choking on hot tears Real love hurts Breaks Splits open, gaping wide Red-raw Flesh torn from bone Exposing fiery nerves Real love hurts Bleeds Stumbles to the earth Battle-weary Sweat-soaked hair dripping Stinging […]