The world in shades of misery

The world in shades of misery
Demands our weeping groans,
As healing works invisibly
Through suffering's odd koans.

My love, to see your tears be shed
Electrifies my soul;
My charge is made: to hold you close
and thrive in love made whole.

The body falls and toils in welts,
Affliction, and in pain,
But how your love applies a salve
That strengthens me again!