FAITH IN A DIFFERENT TIME

The world is a monstrous yoke.  

It oppresses with cursed spirits.  

And only with Faith in a different time  

do I save my dreams.

To unfold the covenant in an instant  

and return centuries back.  

To come back to my Lord  

as a recognized Jew.

Let the Baptist prophesy  

from the waters of the Jordan.  

Let Bethesda stir  

for some poor soul in anguish.

Let heaven open in a moment  

before faithful Nathaniel.  

Let angels descend from above  

upon Rachel's children.

Let me climb the mountain,  

illuminated by a Heavenly beam,  

and may the garment, infinitely Holy,  

be a Day for my spirit.

To witness the Holy Supper  

with Jacob, Peter, and John.  

And to find myself among them -  

tested, faithful, called.

Zacchaeus, gazing at the mulberry tree,

or the blind man Bartimaeus…

Everywhere, a Morning Star

will crush the dark villain.

With Her I want to live  

and find comfort in the miracle.  

On the paths of Judea  

to walk to Her on foot.

And today my heart prays:  

Bring us back to You, Jesus!  

Let the heavy burdens cease  

of our most trying days.

We live by Your Holy Word.  

Behold our souls! You are there!  

The True Star, which  

is our Call, Love, and Temple!

Stefan Glavchev  

(Copper Bowl)