Deep Connection

brought together not by easy
but by sorrow, heartache and loss,
not by glee or fleeting glances
more - a man hanging on a cross.

brought together not by shallow
but by raw truth and going deep,
not by gifts or soothing phrases
more – when sin causes us to weep.

brought together not by comfort
but by trials and sharing burdens,
not by perfumes or pleasing self
more – in surrendering our yearnings.

brought together not by wishing
but by friends precious thoughts and prayer,
not by pure chance or hopeless chase
more – when actions declare our care.