TWO THOUSAND YEARS AGO

Before life turns cold 

and everything becomes ruins, 

two thousand years ago, 

with hope, brother, return.

By the lake in Galilee, 

see the boat with fishermen. 

The Savior has entered it 

and waits for you to come near.

With Him, set sail instantly 

to the land of the Gadarenes. 

Listen to His voice in the roar – 

the brightest ray from on high.

And there, on the cushion, in fatigue, 

when the Lord lies down to sleep, 

don’t stay silent like the rest, 

but press your palm to His hand.

Tell Him: "Only with You, God, 

I am ready to endure the storm! 

You cannot sleep! It’s not possible, 

when I can’t find any rest!

Rebuke, divine winds! 

Stretch out a Heavenly hand! 

And let, from Your voice, cursed, 

the terrifying waves be hushed!"

With this all-powerful Faith, 

return to the future, even to today. 

And see how the wicked waves of the beast 

make this world so wretched.

Rebuke them! With the Breath of Christ! 

And with the two-edged Sword, defeat them! 

And then – in Peter's nets, 

gather joyful tears... 

Stefan Glavchev 

(The Bird Within You)