15 January, 2009

Fireflies & Snowflakes

Grace
Is just a word.

Until you find yourself
Groping for meaning, sense and purpose
Where there is only darkness, pain and fear.

But, there and then it becomes an ember.
Softly glowing
Tightly grasped
Fiercely felt

Burning through the numbness
Awakening hope.

Fireflies at dusk
On a hillside
Across the street from the emergency room.

Snowflakes
Perfect and unbroken
Resting against the dark wool of a mourner’s scarf.

I have borrowed faith from such simple things
And, found peace in such terrible beauty.

Freely offered.
Dearly bought.

In a word,
Grace.

3 comments:

Betsy Miller said...

Yes, Brian, this rings true for me too. Thanks for your vulnerable wisdom and - by such - your grace.
Betsy

Anonymous said...

You are such an amazingly talented writer. I've been told of your writings and such many times, but have never had the chance to read any. You truely have an amazing gift.
Shelly Zeis

Anonymous said...

The words have more meaning than be known to most. I look forward to your stories with great pride in my heart. You really can make a soul feel like our lives have a purpose.
Dale D

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The Scripture quotations contained herein are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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