Dagstuk | Dinsdag 16 September 2025

Ek lees graag vandag vir ons ’n gedig van Julia Ferhenbacher waar sy skryf oor die uitnodiging wat ons elke dag kan opneem. ‘n Uitnodiging om ons plek in hierdie wereld vol te staan en dat liefde op die ou einde dit is wat die wereld mooier en meer betroubaar maak:

Hold Out Your Hand

Let’s forget the world for a while

fall back and back into the hush and holy of now

are you listening? This breath

invites you to write the first word of your new story

your new story begins with this:

You matter.

You are needed—empty

and naked willing to say yes and yes and yes.

Do you see the sun shines, day after day

whether you have faith or not the sparrows continue to sing their song

even when you forget to sing

yours

stop asking: Am I good enough?

Ask only: Am I showing up with love?

Life is not a straight line it’s a downpour of gifts, please—

hold out your hand