I am such a mess. The rain falls on my soil, And for a while I am mud. No hint of fertility. No hint of growth. No hint of flowers. Mud is self-forgetful, A confusion of gift, A profusion of promise. The day will seed to my substance, Serendipity and surprise, Plantings for the morrow. … Continue reading
Keeper of My Soul
I am because You are. I will always be, Because you create me for eternity. Who can grasp the eternal soul? Who but Man is spirit celestial, Yet of this earth terrestrial? What does it matter that I am matter, Made for this world and Time, Yet envisioning a paradise more sublime? Where will I … Continue reading
Entrustment
I do not see myself.Though I long for holiness of heart,Of this world I am apart. I do not know myself.Though I keep Your Image before my eyes,The world appears in angelic disguise. I do not trust myself.Though I choose Your way,I fear to be led astray. I do not save myself,Though I’m broken and … Continue reading
MYSTERY OF MOTHER
Can there be the Child without the Mother? Can heaven be grasped and pulled to earth? Can heaven enter a heart without the heart’s consent? Mystery of Love. Ever present, Ever growing. Wholly Other, Immanent and dear, God made manifest Fruit on the tree, Following on winter’s death. Sweet Mystery of Love. © 2016 Joann … Continue reading
Blessings
How precious this life! Who but man gives thanks Count your blessings and render thanks. Who do you thank? By whom are you blessed? Do you thank your lucky stars, Or render God a sacrifice of praise, On the heals of swelling gratitude? Copyright 2016 Joann Nelander
The Embrace
Clutching You to my heart, My sins before me, I make Your Death, My dying, And find my life. You give Yourself to me. You give Yourself for me. I hold Your cold, Your bruised and bloodless Body As I pray. Wiping the spittle from Your Face, I behold the Man, My sins before me … Continue reading
