Darkish gray to black were my earlier days,
love, so strange, resentment filled all my ways
happiness sparse, as raindrops on desert sand
spontaneity, like relentless weeds in the land
fate strangled the will to live, as in chains
ensnared by life’s ordeals, entangled pains;
remission rekindled love’s flame, brought life
to my frozen soul, relieving all endless strife
wounds, disfiguring scabs, soon disappeared
priceless da Vinci painting, a gem re-appeared
my heart was enrobed in overwhelming love
emerging wondrously by God’s grace above
tasting gratitude, through each spoken word
awesome feeling, not a dream, though absurd
loving lavishly, earnestly… delightfully awake
to spheres appealing, my heart would break
this magnificent experience can never compare
to arid grasslands, deep crevices I had to clear
living life’s dream, loves awakening, rewarding
freedom of bondage, by God’s gracious healing
this awesome change was miraculous, the best
my past…I can terminate, surely… lay to rest
walking yesterdays paths, with regrets is futile
today, God goes with me each step, every mile
© 16/06/2010 Joan Lotz
(176 Words)
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