I wrote the following free verse poem in 1985 but I have to say that, sadly, it applies to my life right now, even still, in this moment of time. Funny how "feelings" come and go over the years. I'm thankful that God, however, remains the same.
Sheathed beneath a layer of snow
The earth lies frozen,
dead,
unproductive.
Almost hiding, below a beautiful cover
Hiding its coldness
Veiling the inability to bear fruit.
Jesus, I am like winter earth
at times
My heart giving itself over
to "seasons".
I am cold,
insensitive,
lifeless.
How I need the fresh rush
of warmth from Your Spirit
To bring back to life
The parts of my heart
That have succumbed to winter.
Set me free from the layers
of self-righteous ice
Veiling me from You
And let me again know
The fruitfulness of springtime
In my heart.
linda polson 1985
Oh my goodness Linda. That is incredibly poignant and beautiful! Touching. And it speaking right to my heart this moment as I am longing for that spring. As I was reading, it came to mind that it is a wonderful thing that God created our world to spin with seasons so that we can know He understands us. Even though he doesn't change like shifting shadows, we are surrounded with a world full of them. He is our only hope and constant. I am so glad. {And yes, I am home during the day. Came home with a crushing migraine and have just woken up to find this lovely nugget.}
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I know those feelings all too well. Very well writen.
ReplyDeleteThank you, friends!
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