Whom Shall I Fear?

This poem was inspired by a poem called "Liquid Love" written by Gabriel Fearing.

Whom shall I fear?
For Your love surrounds me
Fire by day
A cloud in the eve
Your protection spills o'er me
From high above
As Your blood rains down
Like liquid love.

Of whom indeed
Shall I be afraid?
You hover o'er me
Your wings my shade
Eternal Buckler
And Shield of my heart
May I dwell in Your presence
And never depart.

Whom shall I fear?
Thou art by my side
No evil can harm
In Your palm's hollow I hide
I am safe evermore
And feel no alarm
Resting secure
In Your strong arm

What have I to fear?
What have I to dread?
Your blood is the wine
Broken body the bread
I ate of the bread
And drank of the wine
And was filled by Your Spirit
Precious, Divine.

Whom shall I fear?
Your love is the spark
That ignites the flames
That dispel the dark.
Your loving protection
More than I dreamed of
Your blood rains down
Like liquid love.

~soledad evans (2010)

When I'm Too Old

When I'm too old to remember
I promise never to forget
Your tender words
Your loving heart
Your smile when first we met.

When I'm too old to remember
I know I shall recall
Your gentle soul
Your counsel wise
Your kindness above all.

When I'm too old to remember
On this I will reflect
Your fervent care
Your thoughtful ways
More than I should expect.

When I'm too old to remember
And too blind to truly see
Too deaf to hear
Too numb to feel
The world that surrounds me

Still I know I will forever
Cherish the moments spent with you
Each sight, each sound
And warm embrace
Of perfect love so true.

~soledad evans (2010)