grace can come in so many ways
on days such as these
much like love
in the reaching of a hand
as the words “I forgive” pour forth
freely and quickly
in the vehemence of a child
who doesn’t understand why killing
would ever be okay
and says that the folks in that big city
must be out of their minds
except for the ones who run that doll store
“because it really is lovely though”
in a cup of coffee and a muffin
gifted over the miles
to lift a spirit and share light
in the darkness
in the signs held by hands
that are weary
from the weight of worry
but still join together
in prayerful petitions and praises
in the messages sent by family
and friends
with encouragement
and permission to shed tears
and be angry
and then to move on…..
as on is the only place left to go
and make all of this mean
something
love and grace can be found
in all of these small moments
and so many more
and when I look back on this day,
I hope that I remember those
the most
that love and grace
joined together
and erased the lines between people
and we all held hands and
hoped that love would win
and grace would triumph
and mercy would be granted
love to all
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