nature gave me Legs
you gave me wings
nurture got me walking
you set me free for flying
heritage gave me roots
“you can soar” ~ you never stopped saying
~~~
against me was your worst
toward me your affections burst
dark was your judas kiss
yet the sun shone from your love ~
~ not a day did it miss
your value was over and above
~~~
God saw every sin
an open book to him
i poured out my tears
in anguish and in prayers
his answer ~ always love
in him hope did not leave
~~~
the crime that stole my shine
was not of your design
the cruel that crushed my spirit
was not your arm that did it
fear ~ my daily torment
and unrelenting snores
did not hijack my night ~ through yours
~~~
Troubles were quiet
we became a duet
Our brokenness marked time
patent granted since our prime
while managing your mess
your rescue came to bless
while managing mine
i didn’t see yours climb
~~~
When they could no longer hide
they broke your vow in two
torn from your bride
blinded by shame were you
now you can see
you’re coming back to me
~~~
If you survive the fall.
believe that you can mend,
then climb back up the wall
your dreams did not end
~~~
then together forever
fragile ~ delicate ~ sore
but safe to shore
and soon to soar
no longer an unwelcome guest
tomorrow invites your best
~~~
the dark knight has gone
my prince is home
the script has changed our story
yesterday is history
our love will shine even brighter
through the cracks that hold us tighter
~~~
reflecting the beauty of hopefulness
the supremacy of mercifulness
the power of forgiveness
yielding healing and acceptedness
~ no more to frown
for trust ~ will be a jewel in our crown
Reverend Grey 