Under the skillful eye of the Master
He sees my many flaws…
He knows that I’m a disaster but still he calls…
Unaware of whom it is that gently calls my name
I go about life as usual ignoring him just the same…
My heart is tattered with many scars but I bear my shame
There’s no one else to blame…
Years go by and I’m still searching but my heart begins to respond
I find myself in a tiny spot and once again I hear him call my name…
This time I pay attention, I look around to see
And there with eyes shining He looks lovingly on me
Who are you sir? What do you want with me?
I haven’t much to offer but I’ll share my bread with thee…
“Oh Child, I am the Master who’s waited long and patiently,
for your heart, to belong to me…
I’ve been with you through the storms of life and kept you safe in danger and animosity…
I’ve held you when you slept at night and warmed you with my daily light…
I’m the one who’s watched you cry and told you everything will be alright…
Open you heart and you will find…Home is where you’ll be…”
I fall upon my knees, and there I humbly,
Embrace the Master…
He’s changed me into His masterpiece,
where all my flaws were made into
A beautiful tapestry.
~Marla Shaw O’Neill August 31, 2017