poem | 24 August 2023

why are You so kind to me?

You frighten me, Lord

You frighten me

I know what I am,

and what I’ve done,

and what I would do

… and so do You

You see me clear

You see my rot,

You see my fear

yet time again You call me to come near

You frighten me, Lord

for I cannot understand

I cannot comprehend Your love

but who is it that can?

who can parse the outstretched Healer’s hand?

You are a mystery,

and You frighten me

I give my fear to You, oh Lord

Who give Yourself to me