An undertow of tears
dragging thoughts at first,
Then emotions burst
In a tumbler of sorrow.
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Blessed are mourns
Curled under and away.
Sit ashore with me, stay.
Let’s embrace our humanity.
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Oh, ocean, receive our
Drops of brokenness.
And on your openness
We shall pray.
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“Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.” James 5:13
Gerald the Writer 
Expressing and sharing our emotions is recognizing our humanity and being part of a caring community. Our vulnerability becomes our strength. That is also the nature and the strength of engaging in confession.
Beautiful and tragic all at once, Jerry. I just sat at the Gulf for a few days watching waves and feeling undertow. You’ve captured it.