Living Breath of Love

Living breath of love;

Breathe over me.

Tell me again that I am alive;

Come awaken my heart.

Be the rescue

My soul cries for.

Be the fullness 

My emptiness longs for.

Be the awakening

My closing eyes yearns for.

Sometimes I sit and wait for you,

Knowing you will come.

But my soul refuses to tarry -

She is forever running from love.

Am I afraid you will not remain?

That you will leave me in my shame?

That once you've seen my wretchedness,

You'll turn and go - 

Never to return.

Oh, but I know you, 

Even if it is a small knowing.

You are the only true heart;

The all consuming flame.

You take lame legs

And teach them to walk.

You've never left a broken one alone.

You're heart burns for the lonely

And the weary.

You're eyes are looking for

Those who need you.

Those who long for you.

You are drawn to the broken things

Like a child who tends to wounded creatures.

You are gentle and 

Beautiful.

You never leave a broken one alone.

And I am broken beyond repair.

But you're always up for a challenge.

I am weak and unwilling 

Most days.

But you are forever steady,

Steady, steady.

I am afraid and 

small.

You are Tender Greatness

Beyond comprehension.

I will wait for you to come.

I will steady my heart

And tell my soul to "sit down, be quiet, hold on".

You will wait for your Beloved,

Oh my soul.

You will rest in His gaze, 

Oh my heart.

All is well.

All will be well.

Your Beloved is coming.

He is coming.