SHADOWS

Lord, too often I run ahead

and come between Your Light and men:

I cast a shadow.

By my commotion and incessant activity

I disturb the waters and make them muddy

distorting Your image and Your perfect reflection:

because I cast a shadow.

They turn away who might have stayed

if I were not in the way:

when I cast a shadow.

In Your shadow I am secure

for if I hide in You

You light will not be hid from others

and I won’t cast a shadow.

JESUS ONLY will men see and never me

no, never me!

---by Leona Choy