The Scent of Water

Holy blood and water flowed out from death Scent of water scattered the whole earth Graves torn down, lifeless bodies gained new life Heaven opened and lo! Lost church’ rebirth! Sparkling water kissed the babe’s forehead; Bless the scent of water the infant breathed! Now -- spotless, blameless, and of pure heart Free of sin inherited from frail Eve. As liquid trickled down his face ignite Heaven’s radiant light shoots out earth bright, Spirit dove perched in peaceful glory Upon him whose soul is the Father’s delight. Impoverished jar, thirsty infidel Flamboyant wine filled you to the full Water gushed out to quench your heart’s deep thirst But the world’s delight cannot sate your soul! Poor woman kept coming to the town’s well To fetch water for her daily drink, till She asked for the scent of water -- Enough! Eternal life’s fragrance enriched her soul! ** Inspired by the Bible and the Readings from the Church Fathers today (7/13/2014)