In the Back Seat

dark and golden
raw and cloudy morning
retreat becoming
part of me
all ways

I am with Him
every hour
in the back seat
of the car
on His lap

with Him
scared or tired
ebullient or
grief stricken
failing opening

I ask Ashley
every evening to share
with me and I with him
our days we are
I dare my heart

leaves falling
skies heavy
me renewing
in the mystery
of belonging

I am away
not outside
the communion
heart play
theater of the strings

I am home inside of me
with Him all ways
altering me
unexpected and unimaginable
delectable

so much hard work
so much fun
best of times
in the hardest
I am home

rain is falling
sun is shining
I am in His river
swimming for my life
in my life