Swobodny

Every day brings me new words 

New phrases 

In this language called Polish 

Being careful how and with whom I spend my time

Evermore so, 

Since Grace returned me 

To the truth a few months ago

Swobodny

I’d never noticed this word before 

Asked them its meaning 

Just to witness myself living it so freely 

In their midst all evening

The kind I experience 

only when with my brother

Pure and free

No fear. No worry

The next morning 

Looking into the mirror

Drying my hair 

I feel this sense 

Of something heavy leaving me 

Ambition having left some time ago

I see myself being set free in every aspect 

No need to run in -10 

If the floor isn’t safe 

Gotta prove nothing to no one 

To go about the world 

Seeking truth and finding it 

At its source and to be delivered 

It’s not an achievement 

It’s not a goal 

A way of being

I wouldn’t know how words can explain

For the word of God says it all! 

28 “Come to me, 

all you who are weary and burdened, 

and I will give you rest. 

29 Take my yoke upon you 

and learn from me, 

for I am gentle and humble in heart, 

and you will find rest for your souls. 

30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Matthew 11:28-30

Rest. 

I think the word I was looking for 

to explain swobodny is REST 

It’s humbling to think 

This group of humans 

Least did I expect to experience this with 

Least did I expect to experience this today 

A blessing I pray 

For everyone who comes across this bliss that has found me ✨