LORD OF THE TRUSTING Lord of the Fallen, Fallen from grace, Fallen in misfortune, Lord of the Forsaken, Forsaken in favor, Forsaken in worldly esteem, Spread the corner of Your mantle over me. Like a great bird, Cover me with mighty wing, Cloak me with warmth and security, Like the eagle with its young Castle … Continue reading
The Robe
Lord of the centuries, Knit, of our pain, the knots, That mysteriously arrange themselves Across our days. Guide, by unseen fingers, Each little pearl, To form a cloth Alive with Your Golden threads, Infinitely more than happenstance or tragedy. Each strand of Time a mystery, Bathed in trial and tears, Yet rich in Awe, Resplendent … Continue reading
Seeming
Lord, you pass by. A sea of hands reaches for You. Straining to its end, Determined, one hand, truly, seems all Heart. You pass, seeming out of reach. From Heaven the Father sees, And satisfies the soul’s desire. “Who touched me?”, says the Son. © 2017 Joann Nelander
