A crack, a slap, a painful plea A cry for help Heard, unheard, denied.
Cultural Institutional Interpersonal And… Really…personal Denied.
Don’t tell Embarrass Blame Shame
A bruise, a cut, an unhealed ache. This is not the mark of Cain.
A prayer? Jesus, in the temple, outraged. Injustice, imbalance, unsettled.
A hope? Move, toward me. Seek, heal, calm
Come to me. Help me Heal me A good day.
Strength Move, toward You On a good day
A good day My prayer today….
Voice Strength Advocacy Advocate
Spirit within me Spirit of God Be my voice.
No Enough Stop Never
Heal Voice Advocate Yes
Not alone God with me Me with you Together, with God
No Moves to Yes
You are my beloved Today Forever Always
The Rt. Rev. Laura J. Ahrens Bishop Suffragan The Episcopal Church in Connecticut
