Divine Silence

between the dying
and the helplessness
of the one who keeps vigil:
in the silence is God.

between the brokenness
of a relationship; the
pain of rejection;
the hopelessness
of closure:
in the silence is God.

between the human madness
of war, the dying of young men
and women on the battle field
and the prayers for peace:
in the silence is God.

between all human indifference
to poverty and the cry of
those who suffering:
in the silence is God.

between the tears of the repentant
and the joy of the forgiven:
in the silence is God.