Incarnation's Repair

She holds the shard
of the shattered pot
that once held
the beautiful house plant
now lying broken
on the dirty floor.
He traces the glue
onto its edge,
then fits the piece
into the mending hole
like a puzzle piece
worked at Christmas.

I cannot mend
your heart shards,
but I know
where incarnate glue lies,
and I will hold
the pieces steady
with care for you
while God mends
through prayer
and thanksgiving over water
that will nurture 
lush life within.

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