I seem to be suffering from a cold
that simply won’t go away.
Just when I think
that my cold has lifted
and that I can once again return
to my singing and cycling
my cold seems to trigger again
and I find myself
sniffing, sneezing,
coughing and spluttering
once more.

It’s so disappointing!

Tonight at Vigil Mass
I go up to receive Communion.
As I return to my seat,
aware of the Body of Christ
melting on my tongue,
I experience a sense of reassurance,
as if I’m a small child again
with My God gently saying to me,
“There, there, there.
Everything is going to be alright!”

I return to my seat
feeling consoled
and at peace

© Claire Murray, 10th April 2016