The Giver/The Given

The Giver smiles, opens His hands,
"Here is more" says He, "for you! All for you!
heartbeats in abundance,
ease of breath,
beauty on hillside and meadow,
melodies from the nesting
drink of clear water in vats that
won't run dry ...
both food and manna to fill!
Mercy, to meet you when you open
your eyes from slumber ...

Lovingly, I give to you!"


The Given smiles, opens His nail scarred hands,
"Welcome! I wait for you!" says He.
My name rests in His palm ...
He is the given One.
He gives
redemption
freedom
truth
satisfaction
hope
life ...
in abundance
"For you, all for you!" He says.

I stand in the presence of the Giver and the Given
learning what it is to give
abundantly
with sacrifice
energy
grace
and joy ...

able???

only when I am grafted into the Giver and the Given.