Declaring Our Independence From The Clouds

declaring our independence from the clouds

we count on You oh Lord;

driftwood after shipwreck,

pinpointed starlight through these heavy fogs

declaring our intention only sure it's just the

heartbeat's prayer to keep on beating

even this far from land.

declaring our independence from the clouds

the swirling darkness everywhere we need

Your hand but we are frightened when Your sun drifts near

and then so far apart.

be Thou our level ground who change not, Love

Be Thou our Heart.

we have no other basis.

we are your flowers soon cut down

or not all at once

your sunset vanishing; rise to save us Now

and Ever After.

mary angela douglas 16 march 2014