hem

Mark 5:28

Weary and broken 

from the bleeding 

of the world 

i reach out 

to touch your hem of grace 

I stretch finger tips 

yearning 

to steal 

just to taste 

mercy 

never thinking 

never dreaming 

to be showered with

wet 

sloppy

 love 

poured out 

sprinkling my eyes 

now I see 

touching my hand 

now I feel

you gathered me close 

and whisper 

"I am willing 

Be Clean" 

and now I shine. 

Reviews

[Julia Ledo]

This is my favorite story in the bible! I love the way you've written it from her point of view, yet the reader can interpret something completely unrelated to the woman in Mark 5.

[sinNsincerity]

Some times all we need is a small spec to carry us and you do shine within your words and I'm sure in person as well...

[Mara]

Lovely poem especially love the lines

'never thinking
never dreaming'

Great job:)

[dan]

Crystal, Every time I read one of your writes there always crops up a shred of wordplay (in this one, "...I reach out to touch your hem of grace...") that reaches out and shakes me, wakes me from my somnambulant state...a softly pedaled jolt of life. I can always count on your writes to hit me with that spark, that electric kick that grabs me. And I thank you for that, and all other words in concert with one another, thanks for the reminder on how to taste the world, just a taste. take care...dan

[Robert]

Nicely written Crystal, I especially like the last line "and now I shine".

[Emily]

Lovely wording and meaning!
Keep it up!!

[terry smith]

nicely done Crystal!! wake up non-believers or the rains may never come..,

[KittyKatgirl]

Wow great job Crystal :) This poem intrigued me and every line urged me to read on. I am fussy when it comes to poems but I really enjoyed reading this. Keep up the great work :)