Until all is ready and Ripe

The Prophets spoke in completed tense,

Yet I am sitting halfway in between.

At times its hard to Imagine, 

That someday things will be new.

You have written the Truth

On the pages of History,

You say it again and again

As History repeats itself.

Purify us with Water;

Cleanse us with Fire

Illumine in us this Way O Lord.

Our groaning is our fault

We forget to turn to you.

But you are faithfully calling,

But who can hear your words?

First Adam and then the second

Seven days to completion

How slow yet steady time moves

As I meditate on this Mystery.

I have found a lamp with oil

And so I wait in darkness,

For the coming of the dawn

The long awaited Prince of Peace

I check and double check, 

the jar still has Oil; 

It is sloshing around in there now 

but will it be enough?

A treasure in a field,

a pearl of great price, 

A seed has been planted

and Leaven is rising in my soul.

It is a story like all others 

Yet is holds a special touch

For its more than all others

These words are deep and True.

A beautiful Disguise My Lord

One would surely not have guessed

That such Majesty would disguise their clothes

In such a mocking way.

If you Love us, just say so

And so you have said;

But what heartache, and desperation

The one you love says No.

So take me I am willing

Though scarred and worn and tired;

I don't know if I can love

Or if what my heart speaks is love.

But if you want it I am yours

There's no one else's I want to be

If you'll have me,count me in.

But could you lend me clothes?

Mine are all tattered and torn

Not right for such an occasion.

It doesn't have to be fancy

Just a white will do

I will wear my hair down

There is no need for a crown.

As long as I can see you

All will be ok,

Just be near me always

I'm just a little bit afraid

Trembling for love I think

not sure what you will do

Don't get me wrong, I trust you

Its just all so new to me

I don't doubt you,

Nor the love in my heart, 

But I doubt me, why me

When there's so many others.

My joy and my delight

If you left me I would die,

For your love is more than sustaining

It s honey on my lips.

In your arms my fears turn to trembles

Some day I will walk the Way

In purity to you.

And see you standing there

In your House, 

A thousand smiles on your face.

I have waited a while, but you have waited longer still

Until all is ready, and ripe 

and dripping out its love for you

You have been so patient, so kind.