The Gamble of Grace

I thought being tough was enough,

like gripping the best two cards,

certain the game was mine to win.

But shadows hold their traumatic secrets,

and sooner or later, every hand is laid bare

often sooner, and never how we planned.

 

We hope love comes with a safety net,

something to catch us when we leap.

But love is often a freefall,

and sometimes the ground rushes up fast.

Some risks reward us,

others leave us broken

asking if the loss was worth the cost.

 

Did you leave with shame,

guilt heavy in your chest?

Or did you rise, humbled,

knowing the game isn’t over,

and every loss carves a path to wisdom?

 

Is grace ever truly a gamble?

Certainty may elude you,

but truth will always be your highest card.

Through grace and faith,

you’ll find your place at the table once more

ready to risk everything again,

this time with a softened heart

and clear eyes, shaped by the lessons love has given.