Crossroads of Essence: A Journey Beyond Words #361

Crossroads of Essence: A Journey Beyond Words In the quiet spaces between our words, Where silence whispers truths unseen, unheard, There lies a realm beyond the grasp of senses, A depth untold, beyond our fences. Language, a vessel, frail and fleeting, Captures not the heart's quiet beating, Nor the essence of existence, pure and deep, Where the unseen truths their vigil keep. At the crossroads of divinity and dust, In the shadow of the cross, we place our trust. A meeting place of sacrifice and grace, Where love and sorrow, intertwined, embrace. The cross, a beacon in the night, Guiding us beyond the realm of sight. It calls us to a journey deep within, To find the truth that lies therein. Jesus, Christ—names that speak of sacrifice, Of love that paid the ultimate price. Without the cross, their meaning fades away, Like stars without the night, like night without the day. In this dance of form and void, Where words fall short, and truths are toyed, We're called to look beyond, to see The essence of our destiny. The scriptures, like a map to treasures hidden, Speak of a path to those who are bidden. To take up the cross, to lose and find, In death to life, leave the world behind. So let us walk this path together, Through storm and calm, through all weather. In the mystery of faith, let's dive, With the cross as our guide, truly alive. In prose, in poetry, in silent thought, Let's seek the truth, so dearly bought. For beyond the language, beyond the form, In the heart of the cross, we find our norm. A journey shared, a path untrod, Together, let's seek the face of God. Through the cross, to life anew, In love and truth, forever true. Written by Steven G. Lee (February 21, 2024)