only words

fear
grips my heart

they're only words
but they tell

they're only words
and they reveal

I want to retract
words

hide in obscurity
mask my impurity

detangle my life
from insecurity

A Tribute

You knew
Who would betray you

You knew
The pain, the shame you faced

You knew
You were blameless

You knew
No greater love

You Surround Me

You capture me with your love
I delight in you
Like music in the air all around me
you surround me
with your beauty
All creation reveals your glory
and sings your praise
You rejoice over me
with melody

I will dance for joy

You gather me in your arms
You cover me with your wings of love
You shelter me

Then you sweep me off my feet
you astound me

I will dance for joy

Like a sweet fragrance you linger near me
I embrace your feet
I am subject to you

I will sing, I will dance for joy

For you surround me like a glorious light
like a cloud of fire by night
You guide me, you lead me
I love your nearness

I am consumed in amazing wonder of you.

Pain

Pain felt
raw and tender

Pain ignored
boiling and festering

Pain rehearsed
rotting and corrupting

Pain forgiven
decomposing

Pain forgotten
embracing.

His Face

There was no condemnation

I felt no fear

From one end to the other
of eternity he saw
me

As I was
and would be

When I beheld His face.

Words

Words tumble awkwardly across my lips
Carrying meaning

I wait breathlessly
for interpretation, understanding

You look into my eyes
You hear my voice

But who truly sees and knows

Who can discern the depths
Who can be known?

The Divine Imprint

My longing
to receive
Your imprint
on my heart.

Your truth
and righteousness,
emblazed
on my soul.

Your holiness,
your sacrifice
seared
on my mind.

Your submission
your vision
imposed
on my strength.