Ground Zero

Saw “That Place” today

Where darkness once covered my Earth

Cried ‘lama sabachthani’

And brandished my fist

Hellfire left crippling burns

I cowered, I shook

Then a Hand took mine

“It’s ok. I’m with you.”

Excerpt of my letter to Grandpa

I have a different view of death now. It’s a door to your reward. The heartbreaks of this life will give way to unspeakable joy. You will hear the Master tell you, “Well done.” You’ll be reunited with loved ones you lost a long time ago. 

In that sense, I’m jealous of you. But I know you’ve earned the right—you’ve run your race. I still have a long way to go. This life is so, so hard. But I’ll see you in my heart, cheering me on from that great cloud of witnesses.