I'm Supposed To Hurt

I’m Supposed To Hurt

I was getting ready to share my feelings;
and had just returned home from work;
wracked with pain; my body was reeling;
I’ve lived 78 years; I’m supposed to hurt.

I’ve lived several lifetimes; rolled into one;
I know how pain feels; but I’m still alert;
I’ll share my thoughts; till my last setting sun;
but, for now, I’m supposed to hurt.

How is it that pain can make a connection;
through words written by an introvert?
Truth was exposed by Light’s reflection;
only conveyed by feelings of hurt.

The Master took all the guilt we bore;
and the sorrow and pain; as well;
thorns of our sin was the crown he wore;
in our place; he descended to hell.

All of reality; formed as time had begun;
turned into sorrow, hate, and deceit;
all of life, itself, became merged as one;
victory was laid at the Master’s feet.

God’s victory didn’t come without pain;
pain was the burden He bore;
loss is the wave that preceeds gain;
only death can settle the score.

Only the Master can turn death into life;
sharing truths with a child of dirt;
bringing to an end all hate and strife;
and that child is supposed to hurt.

Monty 3/13/24. # 2,045