Many say:
Those who do this
And steer clear of that
Clearly have God
Tucked under their hat
And those who’ve insured
Themselves against fire
By naming the cross
And defaming desire
Know that their names
Must appear on His list
And if He complains
They’ll firmly insist
“You’re mistaken, I’ve done
Everything that You said
I drank all Your wine
And ate all Your bread…
—
“So why don’t I feel
Like abiding here now?
You aren’t what I’ve loved
Where’s my sacred cow?
When I look all around
I don’t see a trace
Of the heaven I’ve built
No, not in this place”
⊗
But the One says:
There are those who have burned
In their hearts to heal others
And ached at the loss
Of sisters and brothers
Acquitting the worst
And illuming their night
And despite their own failings
Refusing the flight
That beckons with death
They strive once again
To align every breath
With the presence of Him
Whom they’ve loved since they learned
That He shed from his side
The one balm that heals
Their festering pride
—
When finally they gaze
In His eyes they’ll see home
Not citings or symbols
But His presence alone
And then as they look
On this setting again
They’ll see heaven’s been built
Out of His love for them
Very nice, Honey!
Trudy E Teemley
Northminster Presbyterian Church
703 Compton Road
Cincinnati, OH 45231
513-931-0243
tteemley@nmpchurch.org
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Awww! Funny, WordPress asked me to approve your comment before posting it. ❤
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This was perfect. Thanks for sharing it God Bless you 🙂
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Awesome!
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What a moving poem. Thank you for sharing it with us.
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Great!!!
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A.m.e.n. ❤ 🙂
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Beautifully said and deeply thought provoking
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Thank you.
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Mitch… beautiful poem and so moving too. Spiritual and religious metaphors are powerfully combined here. Such a transcendent journey leading to God!. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you the best! 😉
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Thank you, Aquileana. You too!
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Definitely reblogging this one! 🙂
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Reblogged this on heartshabitation and commented:
From one of my favourite bloggers.
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Most excellent!!
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Such craftsmanship, Mitch. Beautifully put.
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This brought tears to my eyes.
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