the altar call

you promise

you promise you will always hold me like a bible

delicate 

sometimes not fully  aware of the full meaning of my emotions or the words that come from my mouth

like parables

but 

but you will always stay in awe

like a prophet receiving mixed emotions

you will hope to God you get clarity 

some-days 

you will meet me on your knees

with a heart full of confessions 

and a slate ready for a new start

you will teach me how  to forgive 

 and with every brokenness 

i will be reminded

over and over and over again

every bruise always heals better 

when there are open arms

ready to catch you when you fall

some-days 

i will be  a much needed tithe 

falling in your basket of needs 

at the very right time

accept me

 you will not only long for my companionship on Sundays

no

i will be that prayer you whisper in quietness at a breakfast table

appreciating

the things you have that you never take for granted

somedays

i will be that prayer you say just because prayers are said

but someday i will be that one simple  prayer 

that prayer you pray with your man eyes tearing down 

as you bargain with God with your life

to save you this one more time

so you can relive you life all over 

to make things better

for this altar call

you are making 

this altar call 

where yourbent knees and humble heart 

are saying

stay forever with me ok

stay 

with me