Her Way by Claudia Castro Luna - Read by Deena Strohman

Faith Reflection read by Deena Strohman

from Alone Together-love, grief, and comfort in the time of COVID-19
Edited by Jennifer Haupt

Her Way
by Claudia Castro Luna

It matters how we walk the world
to see with heart matters
to acknowledge grief
to see in others the same sparkle
so familiar in our own mother's eye
to learn the old names
to say them with dignity, that is important
courage is not a crown
more like chattering of teeth
the knot in the stomach
at choosing the long hard way
owning what is not known
that, takes courage
and knowing that hunger
can be for bread as for justice
having a glimpse of home is part of it
not homes had, but the ones to build
where there will be room
for everyone at the table
and for those who only want
a cool glass of lemonade
there will be a porch
on the sunny side of the street
under the knowing eye
of a wise, nearby tree