Stand Witness

There are forces that flow Through this universe. Forces of life, of death, of good, of evil.

Today a person dies. Tomorrow a child is born. We witness these events and Stand in awe At the holy immensity of it all.

Sometime we are swept up, Blown around, Knocked to the ground By these powers That we cannot see or hear, Understand or control.

We stand as witnesses, To the forces of evil, To the oceans of love.

We stand as witnesses To hearts broken open With sorrow, To voices speaking quietly With courage.

We stand as witnesses, Holding these sacred spaces, Remembering and trusting That our presence Is enough.

Stand witness. Be present. Trust.