Forgiveness – Joseph Corey Poetry

The more you know

The more you know
Of the rough journey,
Of the struggles few see,
Of the refiner’s bright heat,
Of the scars from rough times,
Of the sadness that smiles conceal,
Of the traumas and unjust treatments,
Of the disappointments and discouragements,
Of the hopes and dreams and secret wishes,
Of the love in hearts not often shared,
Of the good deeds and promises,
Of the true joy of sweet smiles,
Of the planted seeds of faith,
Of the sacrifices of love,
Of the hearts touched,
The more you forgive.

The Miracle of the Sacrament

If you saw the peace
   in the little crust of bread,
   as eyes were closed
   and thoughts turned upwards;

If you saw the cleansing
   in the little cup of water,
   as if liquid light were poured into a silhouette,
   and great drops of brightness overflow;

If you saw the power
   Christ was willing to use in your behalf,
   the legions of angels armed for battle
   awaiting your prayer for their help;

If you saw the gifts
   He holds, willing to give you,
   the blessings He prepared to make you happy,
   and the joy of living with Him up above;

If you saw the desire
   The Spirit has to live in you,
   to talk to you, to be your friend,
   to make you into something wonderful;

If you saw all this with spiritual eyes –
   the miracle of the sacrament –
   would you live the rest of the week
   the way you do now?