The Day You Made by Janine Graves

I met Janine a few years ago and was swept up by her lyrical and multi-layered poetry. I asked her to share something for today. I hope you enjoy her work.

The Day You Made

You were there with me
the God of my childheart
A friend, a refuge, an escape
Our surreal dance
magical and flowing of so long ago.

I thought I knew how this day would unfold
‘Til another story intrudes
Unwelcomed. Unwanted. Vehement
And suddenly, knowing You, is more like a trap than it ever was a trust.
I’m ensnared by the hooks and claws of my own questioning
Wanting. Demanding.
Belligerence exposed.
Did we ever dance?
Feet wobble through a reminiscent waltz
Ears prick to the chords struck ever so faintly
I’m repelled and drawn
My heart longs for You and I am poised to run.
Such a crazed life
Restless, blundering, defeated pilgrim
Silence snatches and taunts.
The graceful dance becomes a pitiful wrestle.
This day is not what it ought to be
What I had hoped it would be.

Fury breaks to a frenetic run
Fight for sanity ruined by the mystical dance I can’t forget
But must push on to flee
Footprints of open-ended questions track a blind sprint.
Ragged breath arm-wrestles the air.
Eyes, the pale color of surrender
Relent
Fling open
To glimpse a scenery of solace
Resplendent foliage.
Rich hues christened in dew
Promise of the morning fulfilled.
I am caught
Wrapped in Creation’s cadenced whisper
Delighted and purposed.
A sight to behold
Pause to exalt.
Perhaps this day
Even this day
Held by You

Janine, thank you for sharing your gift with us!

Much love,

Tina