I Don’t Love You As Much As God Loves Us

You wouldn’t know this, But I had been crying over it Long before you told me, Before it was real. And I’d remind myself “This is just how I feel.” And I’d downplay those Parts of me that I thought Conformed to stereotype. “Worrier” “Emotional” “Illogical” Putting them into boxes that Said I was less […]

He Wants to Forgive You

When you feel guilt, think about Judas and how he would have been forgiven. How he was tormented by demons So that Jesus wouldn’t forgive him in front of everyone. How maybe while Jesus ministered to the dead in death, He met Judas, and kissed him back.

Questions about Leaving Sodom

Do you know Lot’s wife? The one who turned into salt? The one who missed her friends who died, The one who thought maybe she left something behind? I can’t look away from a candle, How could she not look at a city consumed? Feeling the heat of judgment Begging for her to turn around. […]

My Cup Spilleth Over (I’m Empty)

It’s hard to write when I’m not saying anything lovely. Explicitly. Perfectionism breeds apathy, Or suicide. Both are pride, Maybe. Who could know?

Humility

I meant what I said. When I said it. But what is commitment that’s Tied to feelings? Those will change. Mine did. And I knew they would, That’s why all those people were there. To remind me to act appropriately Regardless of how I wanted to be. We knew we wouldn’t always Want each other. […]

Show Me What’s True

There’s something about you that makes Me realize everything is fragile. That moments of soft light are glass And you’re both. That warm rain makes a sound on grass And it’s your voice. That some flowers smell you back when you breath them in And you always notice. That everything has value, And most of […]

“What’s Your Name?”

What’s your name? As if that would tell me Who you are. I saw you for the first time The other day, We met in a car. You gave the prettiest smile I’d seen in a while, Or maybe my whole life. I asked so you told me. I haven’t forgotten, Some memories can be […]

The Unhealth of my Health

It feels good to be told everything. It’s like hugging a grenade. They explode in my arms and I catch them as they fall apart And I save others from their wearied heart. They chose me, because I’m strong enough to take it, and careful enough to grab their fragments, and gentle enough to put […]

Some Things Don’t Change (You’ve Always Loved Me)

We learned how to tie our shoes together, And you practiced on me and I on you. Then we tied our kids shoes Wearing rings we bought each other, And now we tie the third generations’ while Their legs swing from the kitchen counter. It’s the hardest yet; Arthritic fumblings trying to bow Giggling laces. […]

Here’s a list

Here’s a list of all that I like about you. You’re funny You’re smart You care about people more than I do, and you teach me to care more. You are patient You are kind You speak your mind You know what you think and you’re thoughtful to consider other sides You love the Lord, […]