Vox Clamantis in Deserto
I am different from ordinary people.
I am a forerunner,
one who prepares the way.
It is said that as a baby I
was held high in my father’s arms,
a life tethered to God’s work.
Since that time I’ve never struggled
to sleep because at dusk
I hear the angels rubbing
their shapely legs together;
it is sweet music for my particular heart.
I cannot tell you too much about
the rider’s return but
you need to ready yourself
because anything could happen.
Do not be afraid, but ready.
Abide the abundant little,
practice day after day of the everyday
so when he lets go the length of the reins,
and mark my words he will,
you can endure the coming rain and
dance the grief wonderfully.
Full body goosebumps. My Sweet Lord, this is powerful.
Thank you, Teresa.
“practice day after day of the everyday
so . . .
you can endure the coming rain and
dance the grief wonderfully.”
A gripping perspective, possibly the hardest to get right in life. But, that is what needs to be done-Making the difficult beautiful each moment of every day.
Julie, you’re right – it is what needs to be done. Thanks.
Stunning! Especially “I hear the angels rubbing their shapely legs together”. That goes right to my heart. I am curious … what does “Vox Clamantis in Deserto” mean? The poem is about John the Baptist, so I get the Deserto part.
“Vox Clamantis in Deserto” is a quote from a Latin translation of the Bible, the Vulgate. It means “a voice crying out in the wilderness.” 🙂
Thanks, Mark, you are exactly right!
Yes, about John the Baptist, but actually its a very personal poem about one of the ways I see myself. Crazy, huh?
Not crazy at all! The poetic voice is often one of prophecy. You inspire me.
Wow. The letting go of reins before the rain…
Pat, I hadn’t even noticed that…thanks.
Slow clap…
Loved this.
Brother – thank you so much for the words you give us. God uses them in me as much as anything else in my life. You are such a blessing.
A little thought that is not really important, and perhaps I just don’t see the function on your site, but if it’s not there, a search function would be awesome. I often print out copies of your poems, and from time to time want to go back and send the link to someone I am thinking of and to find one I need to scroll through them all. This is not a complaint as I get to revisit many poems I love in doing so… Just an idea. Thanks again.