embraced

let me tell you a secret of this seeking i am known for
for a Father it is not
i have known You as that all of my days
and You have fathered me well

the cry has been longing for
fingers to tuck the hair behind my ear as tears fell
that soft eyes would fall on me and call me beautiful
sweet lips to kiss my cheek at night
and graceful arms to enfold me in the morning

for my soul to be treasured by a Her
and my heart to find rest in Her home
that my feet might be covered by a quilt spread with care
that i might eat fruit at her table

this longing
no secret at all maybe
for the Peace and Wisdom a Mother brings
the loveliness found in steady working hands

this longing thank you God
a longing no more
for you Father have shown me True Love
embraced me this day and many before it
Lover that you are as Mother

oh what revelation this Love has been
what relief to be Free of theiving desire
how lovely are the arms i find myself resting in
how great the hands that hold me
how kind is the smile in Your eyes

You are everything everything everything
and oh do i love being Yours