ABIDING LOVE
I saw you, looking at me
From a decent distance
I took my notice
And offered you calm resistance
I moved, you followed
Respectful, just waiting
Providing circumstances
That guided me toward participating
Finally, I cried out
"I need no nurturing here
I have defense mechanisms
Keeping me from slipping a gear
...I love manual transmissions
Besides, I've lived a lifetime
Without personalized care
Pouring into others
Never questioning what is fair
...dang it all...there is something...there
Rejection is one thing
Abandonment, another
What is that blackened chord
...death of my mother"
I passed it on to Daddy God
And watched Him restore and connect
The doors of Mama's house, opened
Revealing the elect
Beautiful sounds all around
Celebration of LOVE abiding
Never more, an orphan
Preparing, once again, for whatever fear is hiding
Written by Trudy Schrader on 01-23-2024
Copyright © Trudy Schrader | Year Posted 2024
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