Faith and Disobedience

When I heard how you raised

the little girl who died,

with searching hands

I found you,

and felt a strange new thirst

for light,

So I begged

for a miracle.

You asked me

if I believed

that you really could do

such a thing,

could illuminate

my personal night.

Filled

with inexplicable

faith, I said

yes!

and when you touched my eyes,

I saw your face

with a newborn’s sight.

Lord, I cannot lock

your love,

inside my heart!

my very sinews will burst!

So, disobedient in my praise,

I  shout it out

through this bright, new day!

(12/2/2011)