Butterflies

Jesus

You radiate a peace that passes

my understanding

Butterflies swarm around you; the happiest of men

Little birds land on your shoulders, unafraid

Flowers, spring up where you walk

When you speak, the sun shines brighter

And your smile makes the river babble

Animals follow behind you in curiosity as you go

Because the air smells sweeter where you’ve been

And I, shy and unsure

Cower like a beast

Defenses raised

Fierce and ashamed

as you draw near

But you tell me to look up at the stars

And you tell me that your love for me is greater than all those galaxies combined

And though these creations are great and glorious, you say you identify with me

You give me living water to drink

And nourish me with your own heart

You hold out your hand to me

And I cautiously take it

And I stand upright and walk beside you

Watching the way the wind touches your hair—

It’s real hair

And I walk through the trees with you

Bolder in every step

And soon the little birds are landing on me too