Around Your Table

by John Hamlett

 

You have invited

All the parts of my shadow

To leave their hiding places

And come to Your table

 

At first I was afraid

I was confused and ashamed

But your love beckoned me forth

And I took that first step in faith

 

I was surprised by the many

Parts of my shadow

That responded

To Your call

 

They must have been

Secretly yearning

To be invited

To leave their home of isolation

 

My undeniable hunger

Sensed that Your call

Was genuine 

And could be trusted

 

To openly expose

My shadow parts full of shame

Without trembling

Nor being paralyzed by fear

 

The strength of Your Love

Just kept growing and growing

Slowly filling my heart and soul

To overflowing

 

To receive Your warm embrace

To feel your heart beating

Next to mine

Slowing it to a peaceful rhythm 

 

At last I can let go

And embrace my True Self

Consumed by Your great love

Knowing that all is well