Suffering
All that day long I spent the hours with suffering.
I woke to find her sitting by my bed.
She stalked my footsteps while time slowed to timeless,
Tortured my sight, came close in what was said.
She asked me no more than that, beneath unwelcome,
I might be mindful of her grant of grace.
I still can smile, amused, when I remember
How I surprised her when I kissed her face.
-Jessica Powers, Selected Poems
Module Two: Creating Space
In preparation for this week's discussion, please read Chapter 2 of Rooted in Grace, “Creating Space,” and watch “Safe and Brave” below:
After you have completed the above, choose one of the the following:
Podcast: Mickey ScottBey Jones, “Contemplation in Community,” on the From the Hive Podcast
Poem: Mickey ScottBey Jones, “Invitation to Brave Space”
Song: “Let's be Still” by The Head and the Heart (Video Below)
Video: “The Rothko Chapel film Trailer” from Carrithers Studio (Video Below)