Friday, April 25, 2008

Painted Eyes

Oh LORD, as the fool that i am

i blame You for the plight i’m in

her personality of honor

and beautiful character

drawing me, awing me

yet all this i might be able to pass

the meek, the modest. the genuine,

can be found now and again

but LORD, You formed her―

how did You paint them??

her eyes??

how did You light them??

what can’t they see, for

they’re all i can.

she says they’re on You,

which is where they should be,

and i’m glad.

but, when she turns them on me

i shiver, and marvel.

from my point of view, and

for the sakes of young men

behind me,

consider easing up on the

depth when You color the

eyes of Your daughters

for me―too late―

i’m H.E.L.D.