Left Behind
LEFT BEHIND
waiting for Him
He is
arranging
preparing
Are you
waiting for Him
is oil
procured
for your lamp
shall you
as you see
the bottom of His hem
doo-wop a last minute shop?
unlit
you return to
your coveted spot
oil in your carafe
like His tomb
the room is silent
empty
a sudden light
dawns in your head
and you dive post haste
past any experiential
depression
you SliP and SliDE
in tears
that no longer hide
you’ve been left behind
you remember
what comes next
cHILLinG you
like a dagger
to the bone
caught between
life and death
a paradox
nowhere to run
NoWhErE to RuN
10/5/2018
Matthew 25 (Bible) synopsis: The foolish virgins did not bring extra oil for their lamps. While they were out buying oil, the bridegroom shows up, shutting out those not prepared for his coming.
Copyright © Kim Rodrigues | Year Posted 2018
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