Hearts of darkness haunt the recently released movie “Race” about Jesse Owens’ athletic career in track and field.

Judi Gullatt is a parishioner at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Roswell, GA, where I work. I am very grateful to her for sharing this most meaningful poem for Lent and invite you to reflect upon it during this holy season.

Why is it so difficult – if not impossible – to go back to where we came from and pick right back up?