This Business Called Living

It’s a tough thing, this business of living, especially when you put a God whose ways are so far apart from our own at the center of it. 

Billy Coffey 

This business of living where one hand gives

As suave as the other steals

And vexes the heart with guesses, my sweet

On what the future conceals

This business of holding on while letting go

Of learning the art of good-bye

While braving the thrill of a brand-new hello

In spite of love’s tear-stung eye

This business of laughter, forgiveness, regret

This balancing act of love

This wake and sleep window of sunrise and set

Winnowing Time from above

...this business of knowing that there must be more

To living than this fleet chase

Causes us to consider, nay implore

From Holy God, mercy’s grace

© Janet Martin