I Know You

(photo by smileyhaiku)

 

I know you …..
I recognize the lump that is in my throat when I hear your name and recall what you gave for me.
I recall the tears that brim my eyes when I am reminded of your peace.

I know you …..
I’m familiar with that overwhelming feeling that sometimes invades my heart
And makes it nearly leap from my chest with the realization that you love me.

I know you …..
I trust the hand I feel in mine, leading me at times when I cannot see the path before me.
I remember that you know my beginning from my end and no matter how dark seems the night….. you are the light.

I know you …..
I know you in my spirit when songs of you fill the air and my lips can’t help but sing.
I feel you when the sun warms my face on a cool day and when the bitter chill of winter brings the hope of new beginnings.

I know you …..
I see you in every sunrise in the morning and every sunset that paints the sky at dusk.
I hear you in every forest and rushing stream.

I know you ……
Your colors paint the trees like only the master painter can.
Your smells sweeten the air like honeysuckle in spring.

I know you ….
Only you can wound me for my good, so deeply that I must look up.
Only you can bind me up and make me better than ever before.

I know you ….
Your hands touch my head and calm my heart.
Your arms hide me and protect when the storms rage around me.

I know you …..
The one who brings life from a seed and causes the dumb to speak and the lame to walk.
The one who is a Father to the fatherless and loves me without limits.

I know you …..
You’re the one, the great I Am, the prince of peace, my everlasting Father!
My corrector, protector, provider and friend.

I know you …..
I know you …..
Praise God ….. I know you!

 Written by Debbie Ritchie Wicker -11/26/2014