I am
too big
in my box
to see
I AM
but when
I am
out of my box
I am
small
so small
and I see
I AM
everywhere
I am.
I write this in honor of L.L. Barkat who has inspired me to leave my “box” and yield myself to the vastness of a holy and ever changing temple.
Where one moment my ceiling might be a blue porcelain bowl rimmed in delicate lavender and pink and the next a billowing tent of grumble gray and then diamond dusted ebony.
Where green burns orange and crimson and chills to sparkle white and breath meets breath.
Where the air is lilac sweet or peony heady or heat heavy or smoky crisp.
Where rooms are repainted and redecorated several times a day.
Where my eyes can see the Artist’s hand and my ears can hear His footsteps.
Where I am open to receive His spontaneous and sacred gifts, gifts that soak into my soul and transform my spirit.
And I am grateful.
I look up at your macro-skies, dark and enormous,
your handmade sky jewelry,
Moon and stars mounted in their settings
Then I look at my micro-self and wonder,
Why do you bother with us?
Why take a second look our way?
Psalm 8:3-4 (Message)
God, brilliant Lord,
your name echoes around the world.
Psalm 8:9 (Message)
(In response to God in the Yard, week 5, gratitude)
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Submitting this as a catalog poem for Random Acts of Poetry at
The High Calling.
Linking with One Shot Wednesday: Poetry~Week 19
Celebrating Tuesdays Unwrapped with Emily at Chatting at the Sky.
And giving thanks with Ann at Holy Experience.
This is beautiful. I tried to write along with this prompt as well, but I just couldn’t do it. Sandra, you truly are a gifted writer.
Oh, Michael. You are such an encouragement to me.
The awesomeness of His world is there … in your words.
Thank you, Susan. Celebrating His awesomeness with you.
Beautiful images drawn with your words to the paper.
Thank you so much.
The use of the “I Am” was creative. God is the great I AM!!I love the image of the room being decorated several times a day. Good job.
Hi Sheila. Thanks. When I was little and afraid of thunder, I remember my mom (I think) telling me that God/angels were rearranging furniture. 🙂
in my smallness i remember to see I AM as well…smiles. nice one shot!
Thanks, Brian. 😀
LOVE THIS!!! You are so talented!
Awww…(scuffing toe in dirt.) Thanks! Nice to see you.
Breathing this one in deeply.
😀 On a countdown now. Can’t wait to see you!
Sounds almost like a rallying cry…the great “I AM!”
😀 Amen.
I love this poem, Sandra! Just beautiful and filled with hope. Thank you.
Thank you, Jason!
“I am everywhere I am.”
That was delightful.
:D:D:D:D
Y-EEEEEEEES!
That rocked.
You rock.
Funny how we can go from big fish to little fish… I applaud you for embracing your little fish-ness.
Nice One Shot, Sandra!
In total agreement with the others…..
you truly have a Gift.
Dear Sandra
Its so nice to have another take on “I Am” and I enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing…
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
Twitter: @VerseEveryDay
Blog: http://shadowdancingwithmind.blogspot.com
Hi Sandy –
Beautiful! I’m glad I left the poetry to the pros. 🙂
Blessings,
Susan
*Like* 🙂
🙂 Thanks.
Sandra,
A beautiful poem. I love the I AM theme. You are wonderful!
Thanks, Michelle. *You* are wonderful!