Waxing Proud
I left You long ago, To wander in a world of choices, Bombarded by alluring voices. I left at home All cords that bound, Proudly casting off all staked to holy ground. I soared mounting the wind, On Icharus’ wings waxed proud, ‘Til sun and heat spoke Truth aloud. I left You long ago. Now … Continue reading
Purgatory
My many sins Have gone up in flames, And all that is left, You deem holy. ©2012 Joann Nelander
“Fiat”
“Fiat.” To Mary’s “Fiat,” I say, “Amen. Amen. Amen. ” “Fiat”, my gift to You, my King. I give You, here in my heart, Mary’s “Fiat”, That so inflamed the heart of Your Father, That He gave her His Kingdom, Enfleshing You, His Son. The instant Mary formed her ascent in her heart and mind, … Continue reading
Ceaseless Prayer
Ceaseless the prayer You desire of me. Your Eyes behold me. You wait for me to lift my eyes From the world To gaze heavenward, To behold You smiling upon me. You long for our eyes to meet In an exchange of love And longing. Ceaseless prayer is no less Than a return of Love’s … Continue reading
Abiding All the While
We await Your Second Coming, O Lord. In reality, You never left us. Your Body and Blood, Upon the altar of Your Presence, Witness to Your People, Your constancy. Before Your dying upon the Cross, You prepared a Body for Yourself in the Church, Embracing those who would soon desert You, Feeding Your Apostles the … Continue reading
