Unspoken

 

Unspoken
Great love for the world
In the face of devastation, and fear
love be judged merely sentimental
Unspoken
Great grief for humanity
who can treat others cruelly, and fear
grief will be rejected by family
Unspoken
Ministry in meeting for worship
While waiting to feel an extra push
Or to hear another speaking the same
Unspoken
Empathy with others—
Their love and pain and grief—
When silence is easier
Unspoken
Gratitude for love given
When least expected, or love
Expected and received

 

For Mary's prompt "The Unspoken" at What's Going On? 

 

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