He slogged through
the world of sound
without hearing even
his own footfalls
his brokenness
on parade
whenever he opened
his mouth to utter
a muffled stutter.
Thank God for friends
who took pity
and led him to the Lord
the fount of blessing
we all need
to stand under.
When the Lord
performs his wonders
and we are healed of
whatever ails us
sin or sickness
how can we not
run through the streets
crying out his name
singing the praises
of the One
who made us whole?
And if we fail
are we perhaps
blind and deaf
to the miracle
ourselves?
Mark 7:31–37