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In praying with the scriptures of today \u00a0http:\/\/usccb.org\/bible\/readings\/040313.cfm<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0one hears the story about the Road to Emmaus, \u00a0and other early stories of the Apostles. \u00a0 In honor of Poetry Month, \u00a0 I’m breaking away from my standard Haiku.<\/p>\n

I thought it would be fun to pull out the basic formats from my youth. \u00a0 \u00a0Today’s \u00a0verse is in Iambic Pentameter, meaning each line has ten syllables \u00a0 \u00a0weak strong weak strong.<\/p>\n

\"Emmaus\"<\/a>
\n“Are not our hearts burning within?” we sighed.<\/em><\/p>\n

Have we not seen our Risen Lord indeed?<\/em><\/p>\n

How often do we miss our God revealed<\/em><\/p>\n

throughout our day in many simple ways?<\/em><\/p>\n

In family and friends, all nature sings<\/em><\/p>\n

“Rejoice you hearts that seek the Lord.” Amen.<\/em><\/p>\n

But then, \u00a0I started thinking and remembering all those who have walked with me, and supported me even through all the rough and bumpy times in life, \u00a0and I was again feeling overwhelmed with gratitude.<\/p>\n

\"SONY<\/a><\/p>\n

Sojourn begins all fresh and new, and clean.<\/em><\/p>\n

The optimism of our youth abounds.<\/em><\/p>\n

The road looks short, the path is all mapped out,<\/em><\/p>\n

so many bumps and detours yet unseen.<\/em><\/p>\n

Along the way we meet new faces too<\/em><\/p>\n

For but a short time we quickly forget<\/em><\/p>\n

Others reach in and touch our very souls.<\/em><\/p>\n

They walk beside us, laughing in the sun,<\/em><\/p>\n

or silently and still when night has come.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Picking us up, gently dusting us off<\/em><\/p>\n

urging us on when we have no more steps.<\/em><\/p>\n

And when we reach the journey’s end we cry<\/em><\/p>\n

once more:\u00a0“Are not our hearts burning within?”<\/em><\/p>\n

Have we not seen our Risen Lord indeed?<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0Jill Maria April 3, 2013<\/em><\/p>\n

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