Lament

Wednesday in Holy Week

In the evening, in the morning, and at noonday,

I will complain and lament,

and God will hear my voice

Psalm 55:18

lament weighs down my soul

sits in my belly

unspent

a serpent

coiled

will it slowly strangle

or suddenly strike out

with pain

and poison

if I let go

it may overwhelm me

when I let go

my cry will join the river

of woe

of sorrow

of centuries

and now

as before

God hears

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Anne is a writer, mother, priest, spouse, teacher, and contemplative hopeful.

Anne E. Kitch