Holy Saturday: From All I Am to All I Have Not Yet Become
“Body of Christ” by Annibale Carraci (16th century)
Letting Go
By Edwina Gateley
It is time to go.
I can smell it.
Breathe it
Touch it.
And something in me
Trembles.
I will not cry.
Only sit bewildered.
Brave and helpless
That it is time.
Time to go.
Time to step out
Of the world
I shaped and watched
Become.
Time to let go
Of the status and
The admiration.
Time to go.
To turn my back
On a life that throbs
With my vigor
And a spirit
That soared
Through my tears.
Time to go
From all I am
To all I have
Not yet become.
Beautiful.
This is simply magnificent! I sent to my pastor and staff and our LGBT Pastors Collaborative. and friends! Thank you!
Wonderful reflection for Holy Saturday or any day.
Edwina, What wonderful words that perfectly fit the day. The poem matches the grace of your speech to the 2011 Dignity USA convention in Washington, DC. Thank you. Tom Bower, co-chair
Magnificently meditative… perfect for Holy Week.
Wonderful…….thank you
This is really touching. May the inspired be blest.