A sea of faces
The ebb and flow had set
Before I entered the room
The drops of rain
Falling on the windows
Echoed the flow of tears
In my weary soul
Quietly navigating
Walking without direction
Yet with purposeful eye
Listening for God’s guidance
Where should I go?
Will they like me?
Who should I meet today?
The new girl in school
Has never been easy
Again I entered a new class
In the school of life
Looking around
I saw the tables gathering
The popular kids
The old gang
The unique ones
The power players
To none of these I belonged
A part of me wished
I could walk back out the door
A part of me wondered
If anyone would notice I was gone
So many new faces
In so many days
At first exciting
Now just overwhelming
I’m tired.
But also, determined.
So, forward I go
To see what today will bring
Out of the cacophony
One beautiful voice says
“Come and sit with me”
A small, significant act of kindness
Brings Dawn into my day
And with her smile
Somehow the light of God
Shines through
No longer a ship without a harbor
I hold anchor at this new port
With every word she speaks
I hear the voice of the Spirit
And I am thankful
The day passes
The other ships leave
Going back to their native ports
And we stay docked for just a while
Sharing stories
Holding hands in prayer
Speaking words that uplift and comfort
Precious memories being made in our midst
Bond of Spirit
Bond of Sisterhood
Bond of Friendship
Bond of Grace
Bonded for eternal life as one in the Body of Christ
Gratefulness once again
Finds my soul
In this moment
As the darkness fades into a beautiful Dawn
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