chicken noodle soup

Run and run and run through life

Only sleep if it’s absolutely necessary 

Pick up everybody else’s trash

You’re on your own, even if it’s scary 

You’re responsible for everything

What you’ve done, what you will become

Don’t ask for help - they’ll think you’re weak

Prove them wrong. Prove them wrong.

Graduate early, get straight As

Make lots of money, volunteer

Do what you love - love what you do

Be a good daughter, friend, listener

             [Love God, Serve Your Country]

Prepare to be a good wife, but just in case, 

Prepare to be a single, independent woman

Accept your role as woman

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Look \ beautiful

Talk \ intelligent

Sing \ on key

Eat \ healthy

Know the right people, say all the right things

(Is this too much to ask for yet?)

When your body is worn and tired

& can’t keep up anymore 

& suddenly shuts down

     I’ll be there with a cup of chicken noodle soup

I’ll push back your hair 

Away from your sweaty forehead 

I’ll hum softly and hold your hand

Never leave your side

Won’t say “I Told You So”

Only “I Love You Still"

Because everybody needs somebody, even you.

One of Millions

You are my Reality -- 
     
    the only thing I can be certain of.

You are the Sweetness of the early Morning, & the Warmth of the sun peeking out from the clouds and Enveloping my skin

      you are More precious than jewels, or a newborn Child

your Grace is impossible to comprehend or even find the words to...

You are as Still & Firm as the ground beneath my feet ,  &
       M O R E  ferocious than the crashing waves of the ocean or a mighty Lion.

How can I describe my Father, my Bridegroom, my Savior, my Lord?

There are no words, metaphors, or chord progressions that haven't already been uttered hundreds of thousands of times throughout history.
                   You have graciously made Yourself known to us - an invitation that we so often disregard.

& yet You Never give up. 
You Never tire of chasing our hearts, which are "Restless until they can find rest in You."

(and I do, I truly do. I find my rest in You)

                  I know this is one of millions of odes to You. 
But I know that you will treasure it anyway.