Saturday, May 1, 2021

Immeasurable love

Immeasurable love                                                                      
 
These ghazals are the rasp of a cricket,
the gnawing of a mouse;
 
the scuttle of dry leaves across flagstone,      
the creaking of a weak board underfoot –
 
but, standing before You, reading one aloud,
paper rattling in rhythm with my knees,
 
I look up to find You beaming with enjoyment,
gesturing perfection and inviting the whole room 
 
to partake of my delicious accomplishment.
This is why You own my heart.
 
O child of God, you toss everything onto the scales
but your Beloved offers only immeasurable love.


                             (from A Jewel in the Dust, 2011)

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