“I know this happiness is provisional: …but ineluctable this shimmering / of wind in the blue leaves.”[1] —Denise Levertov
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://spectrummagazine.org/arts-essays/2020/moment
“I know this happiness is provisional: …but ineluctable this shimmering / of wind in the blue leaves.”[1] —Denise Levertov
Barry,
I am mystified when a post such as yours–luminous and timely and strong, tempered by God’s fire into steely grace–lands without a buzzing wing or an eyeblink. Did anyone read this? I wonder. Well, I did and I appreciate the care you always bring, with substance and style. Thanks.
Here’s something in a similar vein from the realm of music as Carrie Newcomer imagines what “afterlife” was like for Lazarus. Enjoy.
Thanks, Chris, I appreciate your kind words. I was disappointed, I’ll admit! But it’s getting a good reception on LinkedIn with more than 200 hits in a couple of days. That’s always a more receptive audience than here on Spectrum. Ah well, onward and upward, eh? And thanks for the Lazarus lyrics too!
Read it for the 2nd time.
“If Jesus raised Lazarus, why can’t he prevent the COVID-19 victims from dying? Wrong question.
Raising Lazarus is a sign of wonders to come. Jesus does it as a warning and a blessing. In John’s Gospel, Jesus heals, forgives sins, feeds thousands — all signs that we might believe that God sent him.”
Thank you for that answer.
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