My tremblings
of an exile longing for home
of a wayfarer knowing no rest
steps without number
these, Thou mark each one.
My tears
rivers of bitter waters
my food day and night
seeds sown for joy
these, Thou place in Thy drinkskin.
Are these indeed accounted and stored
as sacred to Thee?
Would each tremble be numbered
as if costly treasure?
Would each drop be preserved
until aged as fine wine?
Behold my frailty!
When I cry out Thy name
proclaiming Thee
then my enemy shall cease
turning back from whence he came
for Elohim is with me.
In Elohim
in His Word
I boast.
In YHWH
in His Word
I boast.
My trust
my attachment
my confidings
my reliance
these, I place in Elohim.
No fear shall I own.
For what can be accomplished
to concern me
by men of dust?
With Thee shall I wait
for all Thou shall accomplish.
Your feedback is appreciated. Post to BuildingHisBody.com Comments or e-mail to BuildingHisBody@gmail.com. Copyright 2010, Anne Lang Bundy, all rights reserved.
Art image: A Drop of Wine, Steve Mac
Image source: flickriver.com
Beautiful. I could feel the passion. Like Naomi declaring herself Maura, this could easily be her lament. I could recognize pieces of myself in this as well.
ReplyDeleteOh, Anne...beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThese lines jumped at me: Behold my frailty!
When I cry out Thy name
proclaiming Thee
~ Wendy
That's beautiful, Anne ... rich with meaning. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. Thanks so much for posting this today! The words blessed me so much.
ReplyDeleteread this a couple of times this morning and then came back and read it again. (unfortunately, blogspot was/is having comment issues) this time i read the scripture too. you really nailed it with this one! it's beautiful! you're blessed with a special gift...
ReplyDeleteThis so beautiful sis, thanks forsharing. I love you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and gripping, Anne. May God bless you richly this week.
ReplyDeleteT ~
ReplyDeleteWendy ~
Susan ~
Bud ~
Denise ~
Gwen ~
I don't think there's more to be said. Thank you for your comments.
Julia ~
ReplyDeleteThank you for leaving a comment. Have I seen you at T. Anne's? I'm glad to know you've been by here. I'm glad to know you were blessed.
~ Anne