Psalm 3

Blessed is he that suffers--
That cries,
and does not know why
the pain is not removed
from heart or body
though prayers ascend
from his lonely bed
to the sky--
to the stars--
to the One who hears all,
sees all, feels all,
and knows why
the pain is not removed--
the fire is not put out
that purges the dross
from gold--

Blessed is he that cries,
for his tears of salt
preserve him, cleanse
his wounds with
fiery sting,
and heal
the man who may cry
once more--
tears of joy--
for the blessing of his sorrow--

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