‘Equilibrium’
To be both fully human
and fully alive
is to be in touch
with joy and pain
holding both
in balanced equilibrium
as though they
were the same,
to drink willingly
from each cup
without reserve
as we learn to thrive
within this world
And think no less
than they deserve
of one than another
esteeming all
as sister, brother,
revealing how
we can survive
our time on earth
firmly planted
in Kingdom reality
and shared humanity
©JoyLenton2014
Poetry Joy 
Absolutely love this, Joy! It’s very Franciscan and right up my street, beautifully expressed as always. x
Hi Keren. Lovely to see you here! I’m so pleased this poem spoke to you. Thank you for these encouraging words. 🙂 xx
Beautiful look at the balance of joy and pain and the presence of both in the person who is fully alive…
Thank you, Chanda. Sadly, we cannot avoid pain in this world, but we mustn’t overlook the fact that God’s joy runs alongside it. Our task is to avoid being so overwhelmed by pain that we miss being alive to the grace provided within it. Bless you for visiting, friend. 🙂
Wow. Powerful. (I just stumbled across your blog and love what I’m seeing. Thanks for using your gift of words to touch hearts. Blessings!)
Hi, Norma Jean. Thank you so much for stopping by and encouraging me with your lovely comment! I hope to see you again, friend. God bless you. 🙂