but for sorrow

Today’s poem from Education for Justice is by Rob Suarez.

but for sorrow
 
I might never have asked
what could be
but for sorrow.
I might never have opened
to the terrible
vulnerability of love
but for tears.
I might never have begun
this treacherous path to
God
but for emptiness.

Source: “but for sorrow” by Rob Suarez from America Magazine, Vol. 184 No.
10 (3/26/2001).

2 Comments on “but for sorrow”

1. Thank you for this profound message!

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2. You are welcome, Rebecca. I hope you will the poems that are coming up. Blessings on your Lenten journey.

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