Transformation

Transformation

Roaring waters swirl and engulf my home.
Once an array of distinct colors
Formed an uplifting
Rainbow of promise.
A whirlwind struck at night
Destroying all order
Creating a conglomeration of mud -
Thick, pasty, tasteless mud.

I am brought down to sense
The minuteness of mankind.
For God formed Adam from dust
And Eve from Adam's rib.
Yet, God made man in His Image.
We are called to glorify His Name.

Open the shades which close us in darkness.
Let the Son shine within;
Let him mold us with His gentle hands;
Let Him breathe color into our souls.

Turning our gaze outward
We will see a multitude of rainbows
Surmounting the surrounding clouds.

As soon as we open our hearts to our Creator,
He shines His Light upon our souls,
Transforming slimy worms
Scurrying through depths of mud
to
Fragile butterflies fluttering
Among meadows of wildflowers
Scattered upon rugged mountain slopes.

by Julie St. John l987