Poem for Palm Sunday

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Photo by Lee Lageschulte

A PSALM FOR PALM SUNDAY

Go in peace through the turmoil.

Go in strength through the pain

Go in joy through the sadness

Through the loss there is gain

Though the path may be rocky

And the Future unclear

Just know deep in your heart

That your Guidance is near

Your protection is with you

And your compass is true

With God’s love all around you

There is much you can do

Just reach out to the lonely

Bring your cheer to the sad

Know that Love is the answer

When the world seems so bad

From the smallest of insects

To the Giants of life

God is there in the process

In the midst of the strife

Don’t lose heart—that’s the answer

For your Heart holds the key

To bring love to the needy

What a gift-don’t you see

In your outreach so kindly

They will find a true Friend

What is needed by many

The effect will not end

For their life will be brightened

By the touch of your hand

Just give love oh so freely

That is God’s true command

Jean Monce Bryant 

Palm Sunday April 1, 2012