I Am the Gift

I am the gift God gives to me, Mysterious and known, But to God. Unfolding like the petals of a rose, From tightly wound bud, To glorious blossom, Unfurled and unfettered, I move with the wind And dance with the sun, Following its course Across the sky. I am God’s gracious gift. He, the grace … Continue reading →

Arm in Arm

Imagine a human sea,Throng upon throng,Gathered across Europe,Arm in arm. Regard the multitudes,Witness of flesh,Standing tall,Staring down terror and the terrible,Arm in arm. A proclamation for peace,For life, for freedom,In the aftermath of death,To face the future,Arm in arm. A call to arms:Arms to embrace,Arms to hold dear,Arms to forge, Arm in arm. Draw from … Continue reading →

Here I Am

Here I am, beneath your heart, My heart beating in happy harmony, As my frame perceives The gentle throbbing within your breast, Serene. I began in secret and in darkness, A mystery, even to myself. Day by day, nature shapes my clay, As you await the blessed dawn of my birth day. What I know, … Continue reading →