Pearl 2

Pearl 2

There is so much me in me

That wants to fling itself out to the world

In colorful bursts

Like beads or candy in a parade

To be caught by the open-armed open-mouthed crowd

That catches and clutches and teases and tramples

And always leaves me empty and aching to be filled.

Oh that I would rather pour me out

Endlessly and steadily into the open hands of my Father

And let him reshape me

Adding life

And light

And salt

And let him keep me full

While he portions out himself in me

In perfect pearly parcels

To be caught and treasured by an open-hearted few.

All I have to offer is me.

All he has to offer is mine.

All I have to offer is his.

All I have to offer is him.

–erinrmsocha 5-7-2020