Unfolding in the silence and sound...(2002)
poem by Peter Menkin
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Came to Lent
this season
with fear of the Lord
and weakness. Asked of Christ,
that the moon will not strike
at night, nor when lost among
strangers cause me adversity of pain.

I am Yours,
You are mine. Abide
in You.

Exercises:
Making room for silence,
the sound of life;
listening as penance
these weeks. Long time.

Intimate moments in people's talk, their voices
about Triune God mystery
mark the weeks. Barren depths
of sin reveal themselves.
This is unfolding.