Feelings, O How Glorious!
February 5, 2010
Sometimes we feel hard-pressed, Our backs against the wall; Sometimes we feel lightheaded, As if we are going to fall.
Sometimes we feel fierce anger At those who misuse guns; Sometimes we feel ashamed Of how we treat God’s little ones.
Sometimes we feel excited, As when a birthday nears; Sometimes we feel withdrawn And retreat to inner spheres.
Sometimes we feel so lonely, Without a friend or foe; Sometimes we feel confused, Can’t decide which way to go.
Sometimes we feel too sensitive, Weep over some small thing; Sometimes we feel quite infantile And desire pampering.
Sometimes we feel depressed, Lost in pity and despair; Sometimes we feel great serenity, Strolling the beach somewhere.
Sometimes we feel deep hurt When treated loathingly; Sometimes we feel frustration, When given the third degree.
Sometimes we feel divine, Spiritually renewed; Sometimes we feel tranquil, Relaxed in solitude.
Sometimes we feel loving, Wanting to kiss and hug; Sometimes we feel defiant Must resist an all out tug.
Sometimes we feel deep grief, When someone we loved has died; Sometimes we feel outraged, When our rights have been denied.
Sometimes we feel resentful For no particular reason at all. Sometime we feel like fighting Against injustice and unfair gall.
We experience all kinds of feelings From the sanguine to the crass; They’re as changing as the seasons, And as fragile as fine glass.
A sacred gift, our feelings God gave to each one of us. To feel His boundless love; Feelings, O how glorious!
Rev. Saundra L. Washington, D.D., is an ordained clergywoman, veteran social worker, and Founder of AMEN Ministries. She is also the author of two coffee table books: Room Beneath the Snow: Poems that Preach and Negative Disturbances: Homilies that Teach which can be reviewed on her site. Her new book, Out of Deep Waters: My Grief Management Workbook, is expected to be available soon.
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