Words That Stir
These words
stir in my soul
peace and angst,
insight and confusion,
mercy and fury.
These words,
this shortest verse:
Jesus wept
Cause me to weep
and to jump for joy!
What, dear heart,
do they stir in you?
Do you grasp their meaning?
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The pubs hoppin’ and drinks are being stirred by the whimsical De Jackson for Quadrille Monday. This is my favorite little poetry form and De one of my favorite choosers of words. Today we are to write our 44-word Quadrilles using some form of the word stir. Head on over and see what the poets have offered this fine Monday.
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The shortest verse in the bible, right? A man who is turned to tears. It tells the world it is alright for all, for every person, to shed a tear. And how many tears are being shed as the world is thrust into the pandemic….and people are learning there is a blessing to quietude and solace and living within our means in our own homes.
So beautiful to hold the words that stir us and to offer them to others.
Thank you.
Ah! I love the reflective tone. Indeed shortest line with the weightiest meaning.
Thanks.
I often say less is more! This is one of those situations. Like a great crescendo that builds to a climax and then subsides in total exhaustion!
Great response to this prompt. Thought provoking. Well done.
Thank you.
Just beautiful. He catches our every tear, Linda. Love this.
Thanks. He does indeed keep all our tears.
I like how you describe such words causing both weeping and joy.
Thanks. They definitely stir up mixed emotions.
I have used those two words “Jesus wept” in a half dozen poems; two of the most significant words there are. Thanks.
I would find many reasons for weeping… so much sadness in the world.
There is indeed. And yet there is also much love.
I was thinking the other day about a line in the 23rd Psalm, “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures” and am planning on a poem or essay around the symbolism of it.
Cool! I would love to read that.