Transience

When you know that things go in and out of existence,

That time passes

And the sun sleeps

The mood hides

Clouds dissipate

Flowers decay

The ice melts

And the breath of life evaporates

What do you do?

How do you capture

A brief moment's beauty

That once fades

Will never be seen again?

When God Stares

I lay awake in bed with You in my head.

It was a fine morning. 

The sun was gently shining, 

the temperature cool.

And I felt like You were staring at me,

staring with soft eyes.

Lovingly.

Adoringly.

Unflinching.

I felt like You were telling me 

that You were with me.

That I was never alone.

That I was protected, guided and cared for.

That I was loved.

I lingered on Your stare,

basked in it.

Minutes passed.

A few more minutes.

I felt Your presence soaking my skin,

then my muscles 

then my bones.

You are with me, Lord.

Then I sat,

and then stood.

And I lived the day.