Illumination

ILLUMINATION

The haze blocks the sun,
the edges of the dark clouds illuminated;
the rays reaching
into the recesses of my mind.
Miraculously a small cloud transforms
into a majestic angel
who beckons me to follow.
She shows me the road to Calvary
but I can't bear to look
at his love poured out in blood
and avert my gaze.
Taking my hand she points -
reluctantly I raise my eyes
find myself peering
into the face of Christ.
His eyes drawing me within;
absorbing me in a pool of blue.
I struggle and resist
splashing futilely.
Suddenly, it is all clear.
I am cloaked in love;
my soul laid bare,
my confrontation ends.
Life transforms
into beauty and simplicity.

1993 Revised 2000

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