There must be
a true heart
born only from suffering.
A true heart
never born from
fair weather.
A heart
which is sensitive
to others’ pain.
The pain of heart
which can be understood
only through suffering.
Pain and suffering
are a gift from God.
A gift
to take part in
the suffering of the Lord.
A true joy
born from suffering,
a joy of love.
A joy of love
hidden in
our suffering,
a heart of pearl.
(February 9, 2023)