Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - Oasis

The desert...
Hot, parched.
Sun beats down
Dry, stark, barren.
No shade, no shelter.
So thirsty.

I look...
sand all around, blazing sand.
No water.
I cry
"Oasis!"

Agony of soul, fire of heart,
no end in sight.
Skin cracked, burning throat.
I cry
"Oasis!"

Desperately seeking.
Mind numbed, anxiety building.
Horizon approaching.
Slowing, now crawling,
gasping for air.
I cry
"Oasis!"

Over the ridge
I see!
Shimmering water,
crystal, icy cold.
Palm trees beckon.
Running now, hope in sight.
Shelter.
I cry
"Oasis!"

Without thought
I dive.
Enveloped in blue green silence,
wet coolness engulfs me.
Golden light dances.
Hands open, arms thrown out,
no need for air.
Surrounded, cradled.

Diamond depths,
no fear now.
Relief finds me.
I bask, slake my thirst,
cool my spirit.
I remain....

This is
my oasis.

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Wednesday, February 27, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Beautiful, Leanne!

Gayle
http:grace4gayle.blogspot.com

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Monday, March 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by CountryMomof4

I adore poetry! This was lovely Leanne. Thirsting for Christ, and then being able to drink him in.... I love that feeling. BLISS! ~K

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