All it took was three steps up Doors swung open before me I approached Him, who sat still and unmoving. unaffected by Time but ravaged by the pain of doubt and ignorance
All it took was three steps forward Then, strength and courage left me Worn-down Beaten by life’s merciless hand My knees sank as Life’s hand grasped my shoulders and I felt his burden My whole being collapsed upon the marble floor The sound echoed and cruelly dealt a strike to my ears, My senses and my soul
As if Moses struck the rock with his staff The water came forth Flowing freely from my soul against sallow, weary skin Hands trembling Body aching I closed my eyes I saw darkness but an image appeared ****** and bruised It took all my strength To utter three questions:
Why (to the Father) Why does the grass grow, rich and fertile only to provide for those that destroy it? Why does my neighbor strip me bare and steal my coat To leave me unsheltered from the cold wind’s bitter punishment? Why must I walk this lonely and sullen earth While the black crow pecks violently at my flesh? Why? For I have loved but have been despised in return.
Who (to the Son) Who is the snake that lies? The brother that prays and the brother that kills? The husband that beats and the wife that endures? And the ****** Mother that reigns over all, even you? Even me. Who? For I know none and all of them.
Where (and to the Holy Spirit) Where does the sky end and the Earth begin? Is it where the body ceases to be and the soul takes over? Is it where I made my first steps And tumbled right after? The indeterminable line between sea and sand; Truth and lies Where? For I have looked and looked.
My lips, salted and mad, trembled Pain pierced my soul I felt it all And felt it again My body began to thrash I felt it upon me Misery, sadness, death, despair I became Samson, tearing down the pillars upon the accursed Philistines I raged and roared For hope, wisdom, strength, and faith