Consolation (Eileen O'Hea)

I did not know

- had no idea-

that in loving You

I would discover

You are loving me

yesterday, today,

tomorrow, now;

and, quite dearly.

Your touch so tender,

your glance consuming,

but never overwhelming-

just there - if I dare

look up

and meet Your gaze of love.

How pathetic my striving,

how foolish my fear

of disappointing You.

You whose name is Love.

You are all that is,

and Your love -

sweet, gentle, an abyss of light

cushioning my soul.