As evening fell, an earthquake struck,
buildings toppled, and all through the city
people were crushed and maimed.
Into the streets came a medic,
even as the light failed, moving among the fallen,
through the evening and into the night.
He blessed the dead and tended the wounded,
giving his care, mending as he could.
In such deep and frightening darkness
by what light was he able to do such healing work?
Only because he was accompanied by a lad
who carried a lantern, who stayed by his side,
not out of great strength or courage,
not out of hope for a reward,
but because he loved the healer
and wished to stay by his side.
Friend, the Beloved
moves through this world
performing miracles.
You only need to stay close,
and hold the light.
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Steve Garnaas-Holmes
Unfolding Light
www.unfoldinglight.net
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