“The Hell You Say”

November 14, 2014 by Be Holy

You may be comforted by realizing that Hell is a state of being and not a place, but I for one find little comfort in being in a state of affairs where life- support, ”being”, begins and ends with God and all I’m left with of my life, is my “Hell, NO”.

Time Magazine, “The Hell You Say?” by Dr. Gregory Popcak

“Well, nothing exists without God or outside of God. When we die, we will be utterly dependent upon God for our continued existence. Being utterly dependent upon the one being you have spent your life hating, ignoring, and rejecting and simultaneously having nowhere to run, no way to hide, and no way to reject at least a minimum of his presence, represents, to my mind the fires of Hell: a constant torment of being surrounded by the flames of an all consuming love you cannot recognize, cannot accommodate to, and cannot escape.

St. Augustine was once asked what God does to the souls in hell. His reply? “He loves them.” The above represents my attempt to make sense of his reply.” Read on:Time Magazine, “The Hell You Say?”.

Burke Beu: This Democrat Is Giving Up on ObamaCare – WSJ – WSJ

November 14, 2014 by Be Holy

When you’ve been a life-long “anything”, it’s hard to think outside your comfort-zone, but experience can open the door to truth, logic and a willingness to consider reality rather than party-line:

“I grew up in a Democratic family. I have been a registered Democrat since age 18, a Democratic candidate for statewide office in Colorado and a party precinct captain in that caucus state. I’ve volunteered for numerous Democratic candidates and contributed to party causes and campaigns. The 2014 election results were extremely disappointing for me, but hardly a surprise.

I voted for Barack Obama in 2008, then lost my job in the Great Recession. I was lucky; my brother lost his job and his house. I survived on part-time jobs while paying out-of-pocket for my health insurance.

I voted for President Obama again in 2012, then received a cancellation notice for my health insurance. This was due to ObamaCare, the so-called Affordable Care Act. However, I couldn’t afford anything else.

Midterm elections in the second term of a presidency are difficult on the president’s party, and the Obama administration’s crisis-of-the-month headlines weren’t helpful. Ultimately, though, ObamaCare was the catalyst for my party’s midterm thumping.

White House press secretary Josh Earnest speaks about Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act in July. ENLARGE

White House press secretary Josh Earnest speaks about Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act in July. Associated Press

ObamaCare is a failure. For anyone who thinks this is a misprint because no Democratic activist would make such a comment, let me add that it is too big, too complicated and too expensive. Without a public option within its network of exchanges, ObamaCare is a giant blank check to the insurance companies that pushed it through Congress. It punishes responsible consumers like me and treats younger individuals as fools who are expected to pay the bills while not paying attention.

Now we learn in videos that came to light this week that Jonathan Gruber, MIT economist and a key architect of the Affordable Care Act, proudly relied on his perceived “stupidity of the American voter” as the basis for designing ObamaCare. Such comments, along with the program’s notoriously dysfunctional website and false assurances that people can keep their previous health plans, are insults to every citizen regardless of party.

Contrary to Medicare, which was quickly accepted at a time of economic vitality as a meaningful complement to Social Security, ObamaCare was the sequel to an overpriced economic stimulus package that didn’t stimulate very much. Those least affected by the recession benefited the most from the stimulus. I think that’s called “trickle-down economics” when Republicans do it, and the economy continues to struggle for good jobs and a real recovery. ObamaCare is part of the problem, not a solution.”

via Burke Beu: This Democrat Is Giving Up on ObamaCare – WSJ – WSJ.

Chaplet of St. Michael – Audio Post

November 14, 2014 by Be Holy

Entreat at and engage the heavenly help and protection God provides for our souls through the ministry of His Angels.

The Chaplet of St. Michael

O God, come to my assistance. O Lord, make haste to help me. Glory be to the Father, etc.

[Say one Our Father and three Hail Marys after each of the following nine salutations in honor of the nine Choirs of Angels]

1. By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Seraphim may the Lord make us worthy to burn with the fire of perfect charity.
Amen.

2. By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Cherubim may the Lord grant us the grace to leave the ways of sin and run in the paths of Christian perfection.
Amen.

3. By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Thrones may the Lord infuse into our hearts a true and sincere spirit of humility.
Amen.

4. By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Dominations may the Lord give us grace to govern our senses and overcome any unruly passions.
Amen.

5. By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Virtues may the Lord preserve us from evil and falling into temptation. Amen.

6. By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Powers may the Lord protect our souls against the snares and temptations of the devil.
Amen.

7. By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Principalities may God fill our souls with a true spirit of obedience. Amen.

8. By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Archangels may the Lord give us perseverance in faith and in all good works in order that we may attain the glory of Heaven.
Amen.

9. By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Angels may the Lord grant us to be protected by them in this mortal life and conducted in the life to come to Heaven.
Amen.

Say one Our Father in honor of each of the following leading Angels: St. Michael, St. Gabriel, St. Raphael and our Guardian Angel.

Concluding prayers:

O glorious prince St. Michael, chief and commander of the heavenly hosts, guardian of souls, vanquisher of rebel spirits, servant in the house of the Divine King and our admirable conductor, you who shine with excellence and superhuman virtue deliver us from all evil, who turn to you with confidence and enable us by your gracious protection to serve God more and more faithfully every day.

Pray for us, O glorious St. Michael, Prince of the Church of Jesus Christ, that we may be made worthy of His promises.

Almighty and Everlasting God, Who, by a prodigy of goodness and a merciful desire for the salvation of all men, has appointed the most glorious Archangel St. Michael Prince of Your Church, make us worthy, we ask You, to be delivered from all our enemies, that none of them may harass us at the hour of death, but that we may be conducted by him into Your Presence.This we ask through the merits of
Jesus Christ Our Lord.

Amen.

Treasury of Prayer

November 10, 2014 by Be Holy

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Abandonment Prayer Abandonment St Francis De Sales Abandonment St Jane Frances De Chantel Act of Contrition Act of Contrition (as taught in Australia in 1970s)Act of Contrition #2 Act of Contrition – Clement XI Act of Faith Hope & Love Act of Faith Act of Hope Act of Love An Act Of Praise #1 – St Francis of Assisi An Act Of Praise #2 – St Francis of Assisi Act of Reparation to Immaculate Heart of Mary Act of Spiritual Communion Act of Submission To God’s Will After Communion Prayer – Blessed Virgin MaryAll Guardian Angels – Prayer To Angelus An Anglican Litany to Our Lady An Australian Marriage Prayers Treasury An Australian Treasury of Prayers To Mary An Australian Treasury of Prayers For My Spouse Anima Christi Ave Maris Stella A Universal Prayer – Clement XI Beatitudes – The Eight Beatitudes *Canticle of Mary Canticle of Simeon Canticle of The Creatures – St Francis of Assisi Canticle of the Sun Canticle of Zechariah Chanel of Thy Peace – St Francis of AssisiChild’s Prayer to Immaculate Heart of Mary Children’s Prayer to Mary 14 Christian Invocation Prayers Class Liturgy – when a student commits suicide Come Holy Spirit Confirmation Prayer Consecration of a Sick Person to Mary Consecration of Unites States to Mary – Archbishop John Carroll Consecration to Christ Our Lord Consecration to Mary Consecration to Most Holy Trinity Consecration To Our Lady – St Maximilian Koble Consecration to St Joseph Daily Consecration to Mary Daily Offering Deathbed Family Liturgy – when Priest can’t attendDeathbed Song Of Farewell – May Flights of Angels Lead You On Your Way – Cantor: Richard GarnautDevoutly I Adore Thee – St Thomas AquinasDivine Mercy + Litany – words next updateDivine Mercy Chaplet Divine Mercy Litany Divine Praises – by St Francis of Assisi Employment Entrustment To Blessed Virgin Mary Examination of Conscience Father’s Prayer For Those Who Do Not Know Christ Forgiveness Prayer Fr Robert DeGrandis S.S.J.Guardian Angel Prayer – Angele Dei – O Angel of God – wordsGuardian Angel Prayer – Australian Unborn Child Hail Holy Queen – Salve Regina Help Against Spiritual Enemies Holy Are Your Ways Jesus Hymns – traditional – simply sung selection Invocations To The Divine Master Jesus Teach Me To Pray Litany of Loreto – the Blessed Virgin Mary Litany of Most Precious Blood of Jesus Litany of Sacred Heart of Jesus Litany of St Joseph Litany for A Happy Death Litany for John the Baptist *Litany for Priests *Litany for Interior Peace *Litany for the Dying *Litany for The Holy Souls in Purgatory Litany of The Holy Spirit – # 1 Litany of The Holy Spirit – # 2 Litany of The Holy Spirit – # 3 Litany in Honour of the Holy Cross *Litany to Christ the King *Litany of Humility * from Prayer book for Jesuits Litany of The Blessed Virgin Mary – Mediatrix of All Graces Litany of Our Lady of Good Counsel Litany of Reparation in Honour of the Blessed Sacrament Litany of Souls in Purgatory Litany of St Anthony of Padua Litany of St Augustine *Litany of St Augustine & St Monica – Our Lady of Consolation Litany of St Francis of Assisi Litany of St Francis Xavier *Litany of St Francis Xavier – Patron of Foreign Missions Litany of St Gabriel Litany of St Mary Magdalene *Litany of St Michael No 1 Litany of St Michael No 2 Litany of St Michael No 3 Litany of St Philomena *Litany of St Teresa of Avila *Litany of St Therese of the Child Jesus *Litany of the Holy Angels Litany of the Holy Ghost *Litany of The Holy Guardian Angel 1 Litany of The Holy Guardian Angel 2 Litany of The Holy Guardian Angel 3 Litany of Holy Name of Jesus Litany of the Holy Spirit *Litany of The Immaculate Heart of Mary No 1 Litany of The Immaculate Heart of Mary No 2 Litany of The Mercy of God Litany of the Passion *Litany of the Poor Souls in Purgatory Litany of The Seven Sorrows of The Blessed Virgin Mary Litany of The Sorrowful Mother Litany to Our Lady – 8th Century Gaelic Litany to Our Lady of Fatima Litany to Our Lady of Good Counsel Litany to Our Lady of Mt Carmel Litany to Our Lady of Mt Carmel for Conversion of Sinners – Intercessory Litany of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Litany to Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Litany of Our Lady of The Sacred Heart Litany on The Life of Mary Litany to St Francis ofAssisiLitany to St Jude *Litany to the Infant Jesus *Lord Help Me – by St Francis of Assisi *

Abandonment Prayer

Abandonment St Francis De Sales

Abandonment St Jane Frances De Chantel

Act of Contrition

Act of Contrition (as taught in Australia in 1970s)

Act of Contrition #2

Act of Contrition – Clement XI

Act of Faith Hope & Love

An Act Of Praise #1 – St Francis of Assisi

An Act Of Praise #2 – St Francis of Assisi

Act of Reparation to Immaculate Heart of Mary

Act of Spiritual Communion

Act of Submission To God’s Will

After Communion Prayer – Blessed Virgin Mary

All Guardian Angels – Prayer To

An Anglican Litany to Our Lady

An Australian Marriage Prayers Treasury

An Australian Treasury of Prayers To Mary

An Australian Treasury of Prayers For My Spouse

Ave Maris Stella

A Universal Prayer – Clement XI

Beatitudes – The Eight Beatitudes *

Canticle of Mary

Canticle of Simeon

Canticle of The Creatures – St Francis of Assisi

Canticle of the Sun

Canticle of Zechariah

Chanel of Thy Peace – St Francis of Assisi

Child’s Prayer to Immaculate Heart of Mary

Children’s Prayer to Mary

14 Christian Invocation Prayers

Class Liturgy – when a student commits suicide

Come Holy Spirit

Confirmation Prayer

Consecration of a Sick Person to Mary

Consecration of Unites States to Mary – Archbishop John Carroll

Consecration to Christ Our Lord

Consecration to Mary

Consecration to Most Holy Trinity

Consecration To Our Lady – St Maximilian Koble

Consecration to St Joseph

Daily Consecration to Mary

Deathbed Family Liturgy – when Priest can’t attend

Deathbed Song Of Farewell – May Flights of Angels Lead You On Your Way – Cantor: Richard Garnaut

Devoutly I Adore Thee – St Thomas Aquinas

Divine Mercy + Litany – words next update

Divine Mercy Chaplet

Divine Mercy Litany

Divine Praises – by St Francis of Assisi

Entrustment To Blessed Virgin Mary

Examination of Conscience

Father’s Prayer

For Those Who Do Not Know Christ

Forgiveness Prayer Fr Robert DeGrandis S.S.J.

Guardian Angel Prayer – Angele Dei – O Angel of God – words

Guardian Angel Prayer – Australian Unborn Child

Hail Holy Queen – Salve Regina

Help Against Spiritual Enemies

Holy Are Your Ways Jesus

Hymns – traditional – simply sung selection

Invocations To The Divine Master

Jesus Teach Me To Pray

Litany of Loreto – the Blessed Virgin Mary

Litany of Most Precious Blood of Jesus

Litany of Sacred Heart of Jesus

Litany of St Joseph

Litany for A Happy Death

Litany for John the Baptist *

Litany for Priests *

Litany for Interior Peace *

Litany for the Dying *

Litany for The Holy Souls in Purgatory

Litany of The Holy Spirit – # 1

Litany of The Holy Spirit – # 2

Litany of The Holy Spirit – # 3

Litany in Honour of the Holy Cross *

Litany to Christ the King *

Litany of Humility * from Prayer book for Jesuits

Litany of The Blessed Virgin Mary – Mediatrix of All Graces

Litany of Our Lady of Good Counsel

Litany of Reparation in Honour of the Blessed Sacrament

Litany of Souls in Purgatory

Litany of St Anthony of Padua

Litany of St Augustine *

Litany of St Augustine & St Monica – Our Lady of Consolation

Litany of St Francis of Assisi

Litany of St Francis Xavier *

Litany of St Francis Xavier – Patron of Foreign Missions

Litany of St Gabriel

Litany of St Mary Magdalene *

Litany of St Michael No 1

Litany of St Michael No 2

Litany of St Michael No 3

Litany of St Philomena *

Litany of St Teresa of Avila *

Litany of St Therese of the Child Jesus *

Litany of the Holy Angels

Litany of the Holy Ghost *

Litany of The Holy Guardian Angel 1

Litany of The Holy Guardian Angel 2

Litany of The Holy Guardian Angel 3

Litany of Holy Name of Jesus

Litany of the Holy Spirit *

Litany of The Immaculate Heart of Mary No 1

Litany of The Immaculate Heart of Mary No 2

Litany of The Mercy of God

Litany of the Passion *

Litany of the Poor Souls in Purgatory

Litany of The Seven Sorrows of The Blessed Virgin Mary

Litany of The Sorrowful Mother

Litany to Our Lady – 8th Century Gaelic

Litany to Our Lady of Fatima

Litany to Our Lady of Good Counsel

Litany to Our Lady of Mt Carmel

Litany to Our Lady of Mt Carmel for Conversion of Sinners – Intercessory

Litany of Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Litany to Our Lady of Seven Sorrows

Litany of Our Lady of The Sacred Heart

Litany on The Life of Mary

Litany to St Francis of Assisi

Litany to St Jude *

Litany to the Infant Jesus *

Lord Help Me – by St Francis of Assisi *

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Abandonment Prayer Abandonment St Francis De Sales Abandonment St Jane Frances De Chantel Act of Contrition Act of Contrition (as taught in Australia in 1970s)Act of Contrition #2 Act of Contrition – Clement XI Act of Faith Hope & Love Act of Faith Act of Hope Act of Love An Act Of Praise #1 – St Francis of Assisi An Act Of Praise #2 – St Francis of Assisi Act of Reparation to Immaculate Heart of Mary Act of Spiritual Communion Act of Submission To God’s Will After Communion Prayer – Blessed Virgin MaryAll Guardian Angels – Prayer To Angelus An Anglican Litany to Our Lady An Australian Marriage Prayers Treasury An Australian Treasury of Prayers To Mary An Australian Treasury of Prayers For My Spouse Anima Christi Ave Maris Stella A Universal Prayer – Clement XI Beatitudes – The Eight Beatitudes *Canticle of Mary Canticle of Simeon Canticle of The Creatures – St Francis of Assisi Canticle of the Sun Canticle of Zechariah Chanel of Thy Peace – St Francis of AssisiChild’s Prayer to Immaculate Heart of Mary Children’s Prayer to Mary 14 Christian Invocation Prayers Class Liturgy – when a student commits suicide Come Holy Spirit Confirmation Prayer Consecration of a Sick Person to Mary Consecration of Unites States to Mary – Archbishop John Carroll Consecration to Christ Our Lord Consecration to Mary Consecration to Most Holy Trinity Consecration To Our Lady – St Maximilian Koble Consecration to St Joseph Daily Consecration to Mary Daily Offering Deathbed Family Liturgy – when Priest can’t attendDeathbed Song Of Farewell – May Flights of Angels Lead You On Your Way – Cantor: Richard GarnautDevoutly I Adore Thee – St Thomas AquinasDivine Mercy + Litany – words next updateDivine Mercy Chaplet Divine Mercy Litany Divine Praises – by St Francis of Assisi Employment Entrustment To Blessed Virgin Mary Examination of Conscience Father’s Prayer For Those Who Do Not Know Christ Forgiveness Prayer Fr Robert DeGrandis S.S.J.Guardian Angel Prayer – Angele Dei – O Angel of God – wordsGuardian Angel Prayer – Australian Unborn Child Hail Holy Queen – Salve Regina Help Against Spiritual Enemies Holy Are Your Ways Jesus Hymns – traditional – simply sung selection Invocations To The Divine Master Jesus Teach Me To Pray Litany of Loreto – the Blessed Virgin Mary Litany of Most Precious Blood of Jesus Litany of Sacred Heart of Jesus Litany of St Joseph Litany for A Happy Death Litany for John the Baptist *Litany for Priests *Litany for Interior Peace *Litany for the Dying *Litany for The Holy Souls in Purgatory Litany of The Holy Spirit – # 1 Litany of The Holy Spirit – # 2 Litany of The Holy Spirit – # 3 Litany in Honour of the Holy Cross *Litany to Christ the King *Litany of Humility * from Prayer book for Jesuits Litany of The Blessed Virgin Mary – Mediatrix of All Graces Litany of Our Lady of Good Counsel Litany of Reparation in Honour of the Blessed Sacrament Litany of Souls in Purgatory Litany of St Anthony of Padua Litany of St Augustine *Litany of St Augustine & St Monica – Our Lady of Consolation Litany of St Francis of Assisi Litany of St Francis Xavier *Litany of St Francis Xavier – Patron of Foreign Missions Litany of St Gabriel Litany of St Mary Magdalene *Litany of St Michael No 1 Litany of St Michael No 2 Litany of St Michael No 3 Litany of St Philomena *Litany of St Teresa of Avila *Litany of St Therese of the Child Jesus *Litany of the Holy Angels Litany of the Holy Ghost *Litany of The Holy Guardian Angel 1 Litany of The Holy Guardian Angel 2 Litany of The Holy Guardian Angel 3 Litany of Holy Name of Jesus Litany of the Holy Spirit *Litany of The Immaculate Heart of Mary No 1 Litany of The Immaculate Heart of Mary No 2 Litany of The Mercy of God Litany of the Passion *Litany of the Poor Souls in Purgatory Litany of The Seven Sorrows of The Blessed Virgin Mary Litany of The Sorrowful Mother Litany to Our Lady – 8th Century Gaelic Litany to Our Lady of Fatima Litany to Our Lady of Good Counsel Litany to Our Lady of Mt Carmel Litany to Our Lady of Mt Carmel for Conversion of Sinners – Intercessory Litany of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Litany to Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Litany of Our Lady of The Sacred Heart Litany on The Life of Mary Litany to St Francis ofAssisiLitany to St Jude *Litany to the Infant Jesus *Lord Help Me – by St Francis of Assisi *

ight Prayers
Night Prayers Australian

Parent Daily Prayer For Children *

Parent Prayer To St Joseph *

Poverty – My Only Riches – by St Francis of Assisi

Power of Humility – St Francis of Assisi

Praises of The Virtues – by St Francis of Assisi

Prayer Before Study *

Prayer for Christlikeness – Cardinal Newman

Prayer for One’s Friends

Prayer for Patience

Prayer for Peace of Heart *

Prayer for an End to Gossip *

Prayer for Daily Neglects *

Prayer for Employment *

Prayer for Healing *

Prayer for Military Service *

Prayer for Perfect Trust *

Prayer for Forgotten Ones – in Purgatory *

Prayers for Self-Confidence *

Prayer for the Gift of Knowledge *

Prayer for Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit *

Prayer for Unborn Child *

Prayer for Vocations *

Prayer in Time of Need *

Prayer in Time of Suffering *

Prayer in Times of Distress *

Prayer of Grandparents *

Prayer of Resignation to Divine Will *

Prayer of Self-Gift

Prayer of Self-Offering

Prayer of Unemployed *

Prayer to All Guardian Angels *

Prayer to Be Generous *

Prayer to Be Said by a Sick Person *

Prayer to Defeat the Work of Satan *

Prayer to Holy Redeemer

Prayer To Jesus Crucified

Prayer to Jesus The Divine Master

Prayer To The Sacred Head of Jesus *

Prayer to Sacred Heart of Jesus *

Prayer To Slow Down – Monsignor Bernard Powers *

Prayer to St Joseph *

Prayer to The Holy Spirit

Preparation For Mass – to Blessed Virgin Mary

Preparation For Mass – St Ambrose

Preparation For Mass – St Thomas Aquinas

Reconcilation – Examination of Conscience *

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Found

November 10, 2014 by Be Holy

My Lord, my Love,
Turning to you,
I meet Your gaze.
Your eyes never stray
From your child.

Since my conception,
That awesome moment,
You have kept
Careful watch over me.

Through fleeting years,
You have guarded me,
As the apple of Your eye.
Your angels await my prayers.
I part my lips,
Pronouncing Your Name,
And they are at alert.

“Thy Kindom come”
A flurry of wings
Break the silence.
“Thy Will be done. “
The brightness of electrum
Pervades the air.

“Give us this day
Our daily bread.”
Shining beings glow white hot,
Wings unfurl.

Soaring heavenward
To the throne of God,
Weightless spirits
Obtain my abundance,
In measure overflowing.

Depending on You,
For even my gratitude,
I rejoice,
For the Sun rises
Each day in my heart.

Searching for You,
I find Your trail,
There is food on the table
And horses in the stall,
My children, too, are clothed,
And I am adorned in virtue,
Protected by humility.
What have I,
You have not given me?

Though I spend myself in labor,
My vigor, I have not exhausted.
Though, I fall into bed at night,
I look back on a day,
Lived in Your Presence.

Now, I recognize Your disguise.
I find You in the dawn.
Announced by bird song.
Heralded in my children’s cries.
“Tie my shoes,”
I hear You say.

Hope sends out new shoots,
As I find my strength refreshed
By your calm streams.
My duty awaits me,
And I am Your steward.

Drawing from coffers
That may appear empty,
They are, none-the-less,
Full of opportunity,
As Your poor
Are always with us,
Depending on You,
And, You, on me.

You no longer hide.
You await me in the voiceless.
Your vessels of helplessness
Beckon me, “Come!”

Your Cross surrounds me,
As I find myself
Nailed to the society of men.
The blood of Adam fills my veins,
But, so too,
The Blood of Christ.

As I expend myself on family
You are fed and clothed
In your hunger and nakedness.
As I lift my voice in song,
The high heavens resound,
Echoing Your Name.

My Jesus, You, fill the Universe,
For need and the Promise of Plenty,
Are all about me,
And I am Church,
Throbbing with Your Blood,
Beating with Your Heart.

Copyright Joann Nelander

Brother, Redeemer

November 9, 2014 by Be Holy

Kin of my heart, I come to You, the Altar.
At Your feet
I lay myself down.

Redeemer Brother, cover me
With your mantle.
Claim me as Your own.

Protect me through the night,
Wake me at dawn with a sweet caress.
Let my name be as a kiss upon Your lips.

Closer than breath,
Stronger than death,
Our hearts, now and forever, One.

© 2014 Joann Nelander