Who I Am

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. —Psalm 91:1 NIV I’m loved by God safe under his wings and secure though the world is on its tilted axis often I’m off balance pillows are thoughts not as grounded as puffy clouds I travel over and under arms - memories of past steps, foretelling future fluidity of feeling but gently tethered I read scripture pray, obey, love my fellow man in the Spirit, the best I can, perfect though not in my power the ethereal takes over and changes lives lies exposed, incised; friction sharpens, bonds kinship I touch eyeballs, expose the light the touch of God felt between us - a first-rate hope