Poetry

priceless love – a poem

by Laurel Luehmann

Hello, friends! I unearthed an old poem to share today…happy reading! ❤

I asked to learn love, and so

affection flew away on silver wings,

desire at its heels.

the rose-colored glasses slipped from

the bridge of my nose, and

I was left silent,

words stolen by

shock.

indignation burned

hot in my ribcage, and words I hate

bubbled to my lips.

this, God? You expect me to love

this???

as I fumed, I felt quiet eyes on

my clenched fists.

I turned and saw confusion glinting

in the eyes I met through His Word.

“but I love you.

I died for you.”

shame burned a mottled mask

across my face.

I remembered the ugliness

He sees each day.

I glanced at scarred wrists and saw

the receipt of redemption.

how could I ever refuse to give

a shred of the love

He’s lavished on me?

8 thoughts on “priceless love – a poem”

      1. You’re welcome, Laurel! 💛 I’m thinking of re-reading Clarion Hope soon! I LOVE that book SO much and have been thinking about it a lot lately! You have such a beautiful gift with writing and poetry! 😍

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