IN THE VALLEY
caught up in the ordinariness of the world
you sit down and think about
how one day you will leave this world behind
bitterness tried to rob your joy
how dare they question your
priorities when they haven't gotten
theirs straight
but you realize that maybe
you shouldn't expect much really
it is the rotten judgment that has already
settled to see only half of the story
you never get in some sort of trouble
your life is brag-worthy
but nonetheless, you remain
quiet
THE ASCENT
a mountain is in your way
you gaze upon the cloud hanging above it
the treasure where your heart is
is higher and greater than all
you gain quiet confidence through all of this
naming the gift
even though you suffered a loss
I watched you sing your favorite song
every drop of tear was like a waterfall
but the moment it hit your lips
it glistened with gratitude
this was hard
but you did it anyways
you emerge through the seasons
through the chapters
through pages
always chasing after
what was eternal and above
cored and peeled
don't eat it yet
it is too hot
I told you it's too hot
when the time is right
when it turns golden brown
stand & watch
SOLA FIDE
this is the sound of the beginning
you could be anything —
never superficial, the bottom line
don't forget the bottom line
you are imperishable; redeemed
by the imperishable seed that grew
salvation
there is a new order of things
as a vessel
you will rise
changed & transformed
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