
Beyond understanding
Beyond believing
No patterns that seem to fit
No recognizing and no discerning
Just disbelief and bewilderment
Where are we going
And what is this before my eyes
Is this really happening and what will arise
A stranger in a strange land
That I have become
Searching for meaning
Searching for belonging
Searching for others
Who, like me
Need strength
Strength from belonging
Strength from sharing
Strength from caring
Strength from a community
That reaches out
And hugs you tight
And lets you know
You will be OK
And we will be OK
And we will weather the storm
And we will emerge better
And we will emerge stronger
Peacefully emboldened
By courage
And wisdom
And an awareness
That we might never be the same
Changed forever
For the better
For all those who know or realize
That so many things
May never be understandable
And that’s OK
Because so many things just don’t matter
On this great journey
Of courage
Of wisdom
And of Love