Written 2003

There she stood clothed, yet naked
Before Him who looked into her
heart.
Fire and judgment stirred relentlessly
-----And searched . . .

She looked into His eyes and saw
-----severity
He did not penetrate her heart purposelessly
-----But was determined

She could no longer stand and fell . . .

His arms wrapped around her and
-----He held her close
“My child, my child, come close”

She looked into His eyes once again
-----And was consumed by His love.
And yet His gaze had not changed.