Thursday, January 25, 2007

Directions, please...

“I am with thee, and will keep thee
In all places whither thou goest.”

Genesis 28:15

“For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but
With great mercies I will gather thee.”

Isaiah 54:7

“I will instruct thee and teach thee
In the way which thou shalt go.”

Psalm 32:8a

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Driving through the fog
Southwest streets of Miami
I find myself kissed by the silence
Caressed in a cocoon
Of white air
Feeling
Infinitely loved
Adored
By God.

Through the fog
I drive
Scared there might be danger ahead
Or behind
From south north east or west
It all seems so unusual
Shaky. Unpredictable.
Yet
Faith pushes my gas pedal
Joy steers the wheel
Love makes it all right.

Two boys
Ride their skate boards
Transmuting into shadows of the night
I see them once
I see them twice
And wonder why
Somewhere in the city
There’s a bed that awaits them
Yet
They opt for the foggy streets
And ride.
Becoming shadows
Alive.

Yeah,
It’s a good night.
I break the fog in half
And
Lord...
You're here!

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