Endowment

Christ is the prince of Reformers and Radicals. - Thoreau

i drank thirsty tears from your living well

staying with you until the very end

that day the sun went black

as they were hammering your flesh with nails of acrimony

trying your will

behold

it cost me everything

but gave me riches untold

Author's Note

"Christ was a sublime actor on the stage of the world. He knew what he was thinking of when he said, "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away." I draw near to him at such a time. Yet he taught mankind but imperfectly how to live; his thoughts were all directed toward another world. There is another kind of success than his. Even here we have a sort of living to get, and must buffet it somewhat longer. There are various tough problems yet to solve, and we must shift to live, betwixt spirit and matter, such a human life as we can." - Thoreau

Reviews

[Nicole]

Sometimes I forget this part...when I’m caught up in myself. I forget how lucky we are right now. Your words are so powerful. And for people like myself tonight, a reminder. This piece pierces my heart❤️. As always, thank you for sharing.

[Pete]

you're not alone in that. i'm often guilty of doing the same thing. we can be selfish but that is to be human. it's so easy to get caught up in ourselves and our problems. there is something greater than ourselves. when i see the tv. commercials of crippled/handicapped children it is so tearfully humbling and a reminder of how lucky i am. so good to hear from you my dear. hoping all is well with you. keep the faith and stay strong - spring is here and covid restrictions are starting to be loosened!!! ... :)

[lightsong]

Don't expect anyone to leave a decent review in this one my dear friend, You said everything wholly and holy, the last three lines absolutely striking and amazing.

[Pete]

have to go through it to thoroughly understand. also takes a test of faith. thanks for understanding ... :)