Desire

Desire


Unfounded grief lurks

like a stranger in the shadows.

My only desire

to dive deeper into You.

If the termination of my heartbeat

is what brings me to Your throneroom,

then let death come quickly

and whisk me away.



My window must be dirty;

life looks so dim and dismal.

Dramatic words ring true

and endless sleep appeals.

If only I could see Your face

and rest there in Your arms.

My head to settle there on Your chest

as You breathe my lullaby.



I know I should have joy in You

and celebrate this life.

To waste this fleeting whisp of time

would be no gift at all.

But what do I have to give

when longing is all I feel?



The deeper I know You

the longing only grows.

My wanting of You never can be filled.

You’re a bottomless sea,

an endless book of Love.

I’ll spend my whole life swimming,

reading, searching for Your end.

I’ll always underestimate

and never comprehend

how You bring me to my knees

and silence all my words.



Nothing satisfies me,

so bring me close to You.

I want to feel Your smile,

catch Your contagious love.

Infect me like a virus

and overtake my soul.

Let my life reflect You,

my thoughts wrapped in Your grace.



Renew me, Lord God,

and restore my life!

Give me energy to run after You.

I’ll find You here

and rest for a time,

then set out to spread You to all.

Three words I have,

though they feel so weak

for the burning in me.

I love You, my God,

I’ll say it again.

I love, love, love, love You.