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.
Michael says
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.
Sandra says
Oh, Michael. You are such an encouragement to me.
S. Etole says
The awesomeness of His world is there … in your words.
Sandra says
Thank you, Susan. Celebrating His awesomeness with you.
Reflections says
Beautiful images drawn with your words to the paper.
Sandra says
Thank you so much.
Sheila Hollinghead says
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.
Sandra says
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. 🙂
brian says
in my smallness i remember to see I AM as well…smiles. nice one shot!
Sandra says
Thanks, Brian. 😀
Linda Yezak says
LOVE THIS!!! You are so talented!
Sandra says
Awww…(scuffing toe in dirt.) Thanks! Nice to see you.
Tami Heim says
Breathing this one in deeply.
Sandra says
😀 On a countdown now. Can’t wait to see you!
Chris G. says
Sounds almost like a rallying cry…the great “I AM!”
Sandra says
😀 Amen.
jasonS says
I love this poem, Sandra! Just beautiful and filled with hope. Thank you.
Sandra says
Thank you, Jason!
L.L. Barkat says
“I am everywhere I am.”
That was delightful.
Sandra says
:D:D:D:D
Jennifer@GDWJ says
Y-EEEEEEEES!
That rocked.
Sandra says
You rock.
Eric 'Bubba' Alder says
Funny how we can go from big fish to little fish… I applaud you for embracing your little fish-ness.
Nice One Shot, Sandra!
*~Michelle~* says
In total agreement with the others…..
you truly have a Gift.
Shashi says
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
Susan J. Reinhardt says
Hi Sandy –
Beautiful! I’m glad I left the poetry to the pros. 🙂
Blessings,
Susan
Cheryl Smith says
*Like* 🙂
Sandra says
🙂 Thanks.
Michelle DeRusha says
Sandra,
A beautiful poem. I love the I AM theme. You are wonderful!
Sandra says
Thanks, Michelle. *You* are wonderful!