Jesus, My Breath and my Life

I'm just back from nine o’clock Mass and I have another little verse that I made up, Jesus, to tell you I love you. See how childish I can be sometimes. Anyhow it says what I want to say to you this morning.

 

I went to church, to start my day.

(I doubt I’d find a better way).

I settled down there in the pew,

Dear holy Lord, so close to you.

 

My hands reached out, inviting thee;

In bread and wine you came to me.

Your heart was beating in that wine;

Now it’s beating close to mine.

 

You're resting, cradled in my breast;

Because in you my heart finds rest.

I hugged myself to hold you in.

I slammed my door on hate and sin.

 

I give my love and God gave me His.

My very breath and life He is.

No greater pleasure will I know

This day, as on towards night I go.