Day 42 – 3/30

“I wonder if Jesus could feel his heartbeat
In his throat, the way I do when I’m afraid.
I wonder if he had to take deep breaths,
In through his nose, out through his mouth,
Tricking his body into a state of calm.
I wonder if he was nauseous, like I am
When I’m headed into a hard conversation.
I wonder if he had to summon his courage,
Tucking fear away so that he could hold onto
What mattered most with both hands.”
— Excerpt from “Peaceful Protest” by Rev. Sarah Are
From the Again & Again poetry collection by @sanctifiedart

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