Explain the heavy cost that lifts another up 
The song which issues forth from tears 
in joyful flight 
Explain the sweetness drawn for me 
From the dregs of a bitter cup

Sour wine dribbling down God's dry lips 
turning into laughter on mine 
Explain the miracle of this wedding feast 
Deepest absence, caused by God's own death,
erupting into life

10.31.24