Sweetly Falling

Posted by our anonymous poet in honor of today's Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Sweetly Falling

To everyone around me, there was nothing that would seem strange,

I carried on as usual, though my life was on the verge of change.

A sadness consumed my soul and I felt it break my heart in two,

A wound so deep I struggled to breathe and didn’t know what to do.

So I buried the pain and hid it; there was no one that would care-

In my doubt and desolation, I found myself falling into despair.

As time passed the hurt stayed behind walls of insecurity and shame,

The more I tried to pretend it wasn’t there, the bigger it became.

This darkness had its hold on me and had me under its control,

Robbing me of my freedom and stealing the light from my soul.
But I came to Jesus- with an open heart and desire to appease-

In my hope and desperation, I found myself falling on my knees.

And when there was nowhere left to fall, I felt God’s almighty hand,

Stretched out to lift me up from my brokenness and help me to stand.
The strength of His grace poured into my heart to love and persevere,

And assured me of His Living Presence and that He is always near.

By His power and infinite mercy, He gently pulled away my thorns-

In my love and gratitude, I found myself falling into His arms.

I realized that although my suffering had me asking why,

It was perfect to draw me closer to The Lord with every tearful cry.

By His majesty I was renewed and no longer torn apart,

And instead, filled with deep love and longing for Jesus’ Sacred Heart.

Despite my faults, God mercifully poured out His blessings from above-

In my amazement and adoration, I found myself falling in Love.

Hope answered when I asked for help with a heart that was unconcealed,

And with faith doors would open if I knocked, for mysteries to be revealed.

Moved only by love in seeking Him with intentions that were pure,

Allowed my heart to be touched by the Saving Passion Christ did endure.

With praise and gratitude, I laid down to God, who truly does suffice-

In my trust and surrender, I find myself living for His Holy Sacrifice.

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