The Markings of My Temple

I loved you, you were my everything.  You brought me to Christ and made me realize through his eyes that I'm here because of his grace.  Face it and you'll see where my heart lays.  For real...but that don't mean that it's always okay which is why I say that clouds that are gray are a good thing because you can't ever grow without rain.  I tell the world when you get raised you will get praised for not being or saying the same as everyone.  But still don't get crazed although life is a maze, stay on the right path or get buried for days.  RIP to your fam because he ain't walk the right way although he was created to.  They slated you as a criminal because of your physical I just pray that your spiritual was destined for eternal shining...but I mean a lot of the world needs to know to keep their lights shining.  You're not the only one.  Which is why I try to show them by exposing a part of me.  So that they may see that although scarred on the surface our meaning lies deeper within.


Map

1. A cross at the top of my spine and the base of my neck with a heart in the middle composed of a bass clef and treble clef.

2. Ecclesiastes 7:3 - Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better. Located on my left rib-cage, nearest my heart.

3. Romans 12:2 - ...be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind,... Located on my right rib-cage, upper right side.

4. Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.  In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Located on my lower right side, nearest my hip.

5. Psalms 115:7 - ...feet have they, but they walk not...Located on my right foot

6. II Corinthians 4:18 - ...look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. Located down my spine.

7. Luke 11:35 - Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness. Located on my left thigh.

...Poem #2 [DISCLAIMER: I like to write using metaphors for things more meaningful] - 6/26

I love the way you snatch me out of my place of resting and excite me...grabbing me firmly and not letting go until you get what you want out of me.  Sometimes I feel like you're using me but I'm usually down for doing whatever you wanna do.  You slap my backside to punish me for not doing what I'm told - for running away and trying to escape your hold - for not submitting myself to you.  You try to force all of yourself on me or in me and although the thought of you controlling me is pleasing...I can't help but fear.  There is a satisfying pain in the strength that you have but what happens if I continue to make you mad? Will you strike me?  I mean it's rough nightly but sometimes I just want you to love me more politely.  But what would it then feel like - would that be real life?  I don't think so...You can't change without friction and so this painful affliction I endure with you...I'm more than happy to.  Because...you're helping me grow and one day I can hopefully show you that I like it rough - and I don't mind an occasional hard tap or grab - I'll take all of you in and in doing so be glad.