Write me a poem

Let it take me away

On a ship I have never been.

To a time before the beginning

To time long after time ends.

Only a poem can create such a ship

With sails like mighty wings

Only a poem can reach past the stars

Up and over whatever life brings . . .

Write me a poem

Make it whisper with hope

Let it steal through my window

Take my hand to elope.

East to the morning

Out of darkness please take

Lead me to my water

Once again to my lake . . .

Where waves are my playmates

Gulls tempt me to fly

Warm sand secures me

My hearts sings and cries . . .

Write me a poem

Let me fill in the blanks

Let the words grant my wishes

To the Word I’ll give thanks.

For poems without God

Can be beautiful things

But when God is the poet

Eternity rings.

And pain for a moment

Disappears with each line

As heaven draws near

Eye to eye the divine.

Write me a poem

To be read and reread

My heart now content

My soul has been fed.