Prayer

Source: thewhitelionfoundation.com
How is this
a drop of water
on the scorched tongue
of an orphaned koala cub?

It’s not
and yet
it’s not
perhaps
as futile
as (once) thought.

Greg Kennedy, SJ works as a spiritual director at the Ignatius Jesuit Centre in Guelph, Ontario. He is author of Reupholstered Psalms volumes I, II, and III; and Amazing Friendships between Animals and Saints (Novalis Press).

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2 Comments
  • Peter Bisson SJ
    Posted at 08:29h, 09 June Reply

    Thank you Greg!

  • Gloria Tam
    Posted at 22:20h, 12 June Reply

    Your “Prayer” was gifted to my teenage son who has been struggling with the thought that no matter how successful his acts might be, cannot be of much relief to the insurmountable sufferings in the world.

    Upon finishing your poem, he gave me a big smile.

    Thank you, Father Greg!

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