Trust in God,

the mania called

“vocation.” His will thrives

writhes, waiting

to be filled.

Saint Matthew from the Ebbo Gospel

 

 

 

Ache fades like any other thing, falls

like a gangrene limb.  Love is a story

your mother lived once, before your father

changed it to patience.  Either way,

practice.  It helps to shut your eyes,

but please, remember my hands.

do not sacrifice

service

for self-love

nor compassion

for service.  rather,

love selflessly,

service Love.