Rooted and Grounded

I Come Home Dirty

I come home dirty,
soiled by time in the world

You shower me with the cleansing waters
I’m clean
You dry my tears
there are always tears

You hold me as I shiver
something always leaves me shivering
alone
afraid
empty
the world–its not my home
the world–its sorrows well-known

But here with You
I’m home
I find rest
shalom

You wrap me again
in the chesed blanket,
Your covenant love
beneath its protection
reminded
I am loved
I am safe
I am seen
I am part
I am purchased
My life hidden, holy
My future sure
Home

MaryBeth Mullin
2023