The Echo of a Promise

You are my fortress and my shield -

let this mirage become reality.

I call you Father and Lord -

built these words into castles of meaning.

Each one of Your names

exhausts the alphabet

and my heart beats wildly

at the faint echo of Your promise,

fearing that the weight of Your love

might fracture and break it.

I see forms and shapes and shadows

like trees walking around.

Put Your hands on my face

gently

till my eyes are opened, and I see clearly.

My head keeps yelling at my heart

to believe, believe, BELIEVE!

Remember my soul, remember!

But you hand me a steaming mug

sit me down on the beach

wrap a blanket around me

and we watch the waves, lapping against the shore.

Rest, this heart of mine.

Later He will teach you to swim.

It's a funny thing

I trust that I will be able to trust

with Your help.