Many will 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
are certain 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, it’s 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 their 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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This was perfect. Thanks for sharing it God Bless you 🙂
Awesome!
What a moving poem. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Great!!!
A.m.e.n. <3 🙂
Beautifully said and deeply thought provoking
Thank you.
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! 😉
Thank you, Aquileana. You too!
Definitely reblogging this one! 🙂
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From one of my favourite bloggers.
Most excellent!!
Such craftsmanship, Mitch. Beautifully put.
This brought tears to my eyes.