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.
“He shed from his side
the one balm that heals
their festering pride.” – Love this!
Ahhhh, that is the best think I’ve read all week! Well done.
Good typo, too! The best “think” I’ve read all week. 🙂
You’re so profound, even your typos are metaphorical! ;>)
amen.
Beautiful. Love it!
Lovely, Mitch! <3
Great poem, Mitch. I assume you wrote it? May I use it? Want to give proper credit if I can.
John
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Yes, I did, John. And of course you may. I’d be honored.
Beautiful. Thank-you.
😭😁
Amen! Wow! This stirs much in my soul and can’t wait to share with others your beautiful work.
Thank you, Amanda.
Beautiful.
Beautiful !
Woah. Mitch. I’m no poet, and secretly envy them. This moved me to tears. You hit the message right out of the park.
So glad it touched you, Roo.
Love this!
Beautiful!
Beautiful, Mitch… My dear, precious mother-in-love just entered the arms of Jesus a week ago… So this particularly blessed me today! Thank you!! Hope all is well with you and yours! 🙏🏻✝️
Love and prayers for your family, Dori.
Beautiful
Take a bow, Man of Many Hats. The last stanza is my favorite…the best of the best!
Reminds me of CS Lewis, the Great Divorce…
Len Freeman
This would take away the fear that haunts us. Nicely presented.
Beautifully written, powerfully stated, and prophetic. Not to mention timely. Thank you again for sharing your gift with the rest of us.
Thank you, Russ.
I loved this so much! Thank you, Mitch.
Thanks Mitch. Words wonderfully woven together speaking truth.
That is beautiful and true, Mitch! Very nice!