Couplets From A Broken Window
In a war-torn home, a picture of Christ Jesus
holds a nimbus
around His head, facing the top
arch of the window, looking up,
as though He cannot believe
the fiery rain received
a few weary months ago. The pane
of glass reveals little trace of the pain
shown in His face at this distressing sight,
lit by an artist’s touch and such sharp shards of light.
© 2014, Mary Harwell Sayler from Outside Eden, published by Kelsay Books
His hands outstretched
Welcoming all who will come
And drink of the water of life
Hands that had been nailed,
Wounded for our transgressions.
He came that they might have
This life, more abundantly.
In his embrace feel the love
Of the Father, forgiveness
For all who will respond.