ambushed

I did not see that crushing blow coming,

in any way

in any shape

in any form.

Being able to identify it-
ambushed-
does nothing
to lessen the pain.

Having people to run to for prayer support-
to listen
to hold me up
helps the healing.

"Then Amalek came and fought with Israel at Rephidim. So Moses said to Joshua, “Choose for us men, and go out and fight with Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the staff of God in my hand.” So Joshua did as Moses told him, and fought with Amalek, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. Whenever Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed, and whenever he lowered his hand, Amalek prevailed. But Moses' hands grew weary, so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it, while Aaron and Hur held up his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side. So his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. And Joshua overwhelmed Amalek and his people with the sword."
Exodus 17:8-13

Figuratively:
I am Moses
My Amalek is grief
My Joshua-my army are those who love me,
My Aaron and Hur are my prayer warriors
My sword is Truth-
My God will grant me victory, 
He is the One who gives me strength to keep fighting.