A ‘Kingdom moment’ inspires a beautiful poem based on care home ministry

Hereford-based poet Faith Ford has been in touch with a second poem from her anthology ‘Kingdom Moments’ (published by Aspect Design), which offers poignant reflections on many aspects of pastoral ministry.

Faith’s offering is called ‘Kingdom Moment in the Nursing Home (Maundy Thursday)’. Thank you for sharing this poem with us, Faith!

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Kingdom Moment In The Nursing Home

(Maundy Thursday)

Your tenderest touch so lightly placed,

the providential prayer so softly whispered,

restore to her, the dignity

that the cruelties of age

and infirmity have long since carried off,

leaving her seemingly alone and empty.

Yet God’s spirit reaches out

and in, and down,

spirals to where her spirit

dwells, in silences to us perhaps,

but in that touch, those words,

the flame of love rekindles

the dimming wick

of faith and hope

and dignifies this moment

as one blessed,

and is as important to God

as all the rest.

©Faith Ford 2005

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