"The Field of Folly"

Today I walked along a path
Barefoot beside a wall of holly
And came upon an open gate
Then walked into a "Field of Folly"

Upon the grass that grew inside
Were flowers most beautiful and rare
Catching the fragrant color of their blooms
The hours passing by as I did stare

Not only were the blossoms there
But in taller grass, well hidden
To keep the lookers and passers by
From a box which was forbidden

What could be in this well crafted cube
With hinges and lock of a golden treasure
And dare I break the silver chorded seal
To reveal it's often sought for pleasure

Now who could resist such a temptation
Finding contents of worth, so true
Heart bounding anxiously I broke the lock
And hoped for this treasure brand new

But in the box to my surprise
Was a treasure that few had ever taken
A simple request on common paper
That "The Dreamer must awaken"

This is a repost, but it is one of my favorites....

Godly Tears……

Today I cried a “godly tear”

And before you gasp,

 Oh my!

What made him cry?

Those holy tears

What made his eyes, not dry?

Was it great wickedness?

Or besetting sin

That made these rivers flow

Was it emptiness?

Deep within

Causing this tearful show

It wasn’t a single thing

Or even something

More sinister

That might now require

An audience with

His caring Parish minister

No! What he meant

And godliness,

He did gain

The simple truth

That when God cries

It's because we'll sin again.

If I could

If I could

I would reach out and touch you

I would rap my arms around you

Hold you tight

Never would I let you go again

If I could

I would speak to you softly

Dazzle you with words most lofty

Tell you I love you 

Never would I let you go again

If I could

I would body and soul lay bare

Never again with another would I share

Make love to you

Never would I  let you go again

If I could