A drink

I asked you for a drink

and you gave to me

a cup of tears you shed

for this broken world.

Inspired by life, and St Teresa of Avila in "The Way of Perfection"

Either we are brides of this great King or we are not. If we are, what honorable wife does not accept her share of any dishonor done to her spouse, even though she may resist doing so? It is ridiculous to want to share in the kingdom of our Spouse Jesus Christ and not be willing to have any part in his dishonors and trials."