The Way to Jerusalem is Cluttered

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The way to Jerusalem

is cluttered

with bits and pieces of our lives

that fly up and cry out,

wounding us as we try

to keep upon this path

that leads to Life.

Why didn’t somebody tell us

that it would be so hard?

In the midst of the clutter,

the children laugh

and run after stars.

Those of us who are wise

will follow,

for the children will be the first

to kneel in Jerusalem.

~Ann Weems