Erika Koenig-Workman

This Time


Four years ago this day March 6th

I wanted to die—wished I’d never been born


All threads were crossed

All “I’s” were dotted

With a longing for my own death


Today He holds me in His arms


And


He changes me


He rescues me from the edge of the abyss He delivers me from my enemies

He heals my dis-ease


Into tomorrow


When the dawn of my death arrives it is Holy Mary greeting me


Mine will be a Holy death since I am in Him and He in me


I believe Christ is G-d and man the deepest folds of my life hold to Him fast


None may take this away from me He has sealed it by His Holy Spirit


In the presence of the company of the Holy Family with all Angels and Saints


There is my communion


This time I celebrate my life, with Holy Mary Mother of G-d and my Father in Heaven


This time my heart is changed from desolation to consolation


This time is the precious time for Family and friends


Everyday I live in Him and He in me

I offer the beginning middle and end—all and everything to Him