I turn to you like small begonia leavesin sun, like their roots in water I turn.Wearing sunscreen, taking small sips I turnor I burn of too much grace and delight.And yet, better burning than thirsting anddying out of your life-giving presence.So I’ll stay in this window, dear God, I’llhave you come alive in every fiber.I live to make you visible through myblooming, through my turning to and for you.
For my prompt Poets United Midweek Motif ~ LOVE is not a Greeting Card!
Copyright © 2015 S.L.Chast
What a beautiful, nourishing perspective..it's slightly out of synch but there's a wonderful film called "Leon" (The Professional in the USA)...where a hitman nurtured his plants contrary to his day job so to speak...love can always be found if we look for it and tend it..
ReplyDeleteI really like this one, Susan. I read it as a meditation or prayer & found the last two stanzas very moving. Oh that He would be made visible through our blooming.....a lovely thought.
ReplyDeletelovely spirituality to this...i like how you play off both the leaves/flowers and the roots...and the importance of that presence like water....and the desire to see more of them in yourself...and your blooming...
ReplyDeleteAligning with what is true for you with love - the way...Love
ReplyDeleteah... that tree in living waters with fruit blooming... how sweet
ReplyDeleteLovely imagery. ;)
ReplyDeleteThis poem, coupled with the photo, is so perfectly beautiful - the leaves turning towards the Light, the coming alive in every fiber. Reading it right after the e.e. cummings poem, I felt somewhat the same response - to the rhythm and the words and how beautifully they work together. Wow! Great write, Susan. And a prompt with a TON of scope - in every direction.
ReplyDelete"I burn of too much grace and delight"....this portion will stay with me forever...love the conviction in the closing lines...
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteYou are a wonderful poet, Susan. I felt at one with you, with the plants, and with God as I read this poem.
ReplyDeleteLuv, K
This touched my heart. My desire as well. Thank you for this lovely prayer.
ReplyDeleteThis feels, to me, so much like a prayer, uttered in impassioned whisper...such a truth-spilled piece, Susan.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful prayer Susan. You express my intention. Thank you.
ReplyDelete'Better burning that thirsting' that is how real love is; there with you all the time. I love the window too; looking out for them to return. A stunning love poem.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully expressed spiritual love. !
ReplyDeleteThe ultimate love! Beautifully expressed. I like your sweet metaphor.
ReplyDeleteSuch a deep idea expressed.
ReplyDeleteThose last 4 lines are deeply moving and nourishing ~ The love to the Lord is very visible ~
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The depth and intensity of purpose is so inherent throughout....and I particularly like the "I'll have you come alive in every fiber" line! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAh lovely! Thanks, k. Manicddaily
ReplyDeleteLove is forever blooming for Providence and Protector that one gets the full benefit of blessings untold! Great lines Susan!
ReplyDeleteHank
It is a constant soaking in isnt it. And yes when we turn we get warmed all over.
ReplyDeleteI love how you use nature to convey your love. Very sweet.
ReplyDeletebeautiful lines..susan..
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