The Water is
Rising
Kisses,
giggles, muddy toes
Connection
of hearts and spirit
The water is
rising, my loves
Let us drink
it all in together
Pain,
anxiety, endless hours
Feeling strained
in every direction
The water is
rising, I fear
I’m struggling
to stay afloat
Capable,
enabled, peacefully secure
Rain brings about
my flower
The water is
rising, I sing
Because of
it I am stronger
Sacrifice,
fulfillment, divine purpose
My role is so
clear to me
The water is
rising, I dive in
The immersion
transforms my soul
Chaos, love,
real happiness
We are such
a beautiful mess
The water is
rising, I pause
I need to sip,
and savor
Growth,
change, tremendous development
They aren’t
so little anymore
The water is
rising, I groan
Their time
with me is passing
Faith, joy,
humble tears
Oh Lord, I
am most grateful
The water is
rising, for me
Yes, my cup
is spilling over
Cuddles,
games, roasting s’mores
Little arms squeezed
‘round my neck
The water is
rising, I embrace
Divinity
surrounds these moments
Marriage,
family, eternal blessings
His intentional
plan is perfect
The water is
rising, I ponder
It will ever
lead me to Him
----by Erica Mears