Breath of Life

The gentle quietness of a soft breeze,
fanning enclosed glow into a bursting, brilliant flame:
movement of the Holy Spirit within a soul.

She comes when invited and when the door stands open,
yet unannounced
quietly, softly, when least expected,
when most needed.

She comes, and the world springs up anew.
You turn with child's wonder-filled eyes
to life around, within you.
You breathe deeply once more
because
Something within you blooms to new life
a rich, vibrant, joy-filled life
lived more deeply, more intimately in God.

Elaine Steiner, 1967

 

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