Walk in the Woods

Nik Curfman 1/19/22 Nik Curfman 1/19/22

Abstract: So Says Jesus

A poem, about feeling isolated and anxious, but knowing my heritage is Heaven.

Today is one of the days,

when no purpose or journey looks worthy of the required sacrifices,

Conversely, crying alone in the corner is no viable option,

not for a human of such fine quality and talent…

Oh no, I am not allowed to fail.

Not allowed to feel self-pity or confusion.

Not allowed to ask questions or work through the nast’ness of faith,

Certainly can’t be afraid or tremble…

My solace, my refuge at this moment, is Jesus.

On this day, when my life feels like a bag of shit,

I recite the opening lines of Jesus’ mountainside chat:

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for their’s is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

I sit and type, and search for a way out of this fog,

and as disconnected as I feel,

I receive that love, that promise of heritage and grace.

When I am anxious, scared, and cut off,

my gift is Heaven.

When I cry, He will comfort me.

So says Jesus.

Nik Curfman 3/17/21 Nik Curfman 3/17/21

Abstract: The Gospel on the Mountain Side

Remember my vow: The Spirit is with you,

where you go,

I am also.

To my family, my friends, and my enemies:

When you’re broken and ashamed,

groping in the shadows,

Even then, you are blessed.

Reach for the Father, and you will find Him.

On every occasion of grief,

when life brings you to snot and tears,

The goodness is coming.

To those who are kind and soft spoken,

and the world judges you as weak,

Your gift is this Earth.

It was made for you.

And to those who can’t breath without me,

I got you.

To the compassionate among you,

those led by your heart,

clinging to hope…

My gift is more.

More Love.

More Hope.

Finally, to you who desire peace above all else,

I call you children of my Father.

For you are as He is.

When the time comes,

(And it will),

When the storms march in,

the winds howl and all the world laughs at you because you trust Me…