Manly Man in Girly Pants

Went and heard a Man
recite some poems and sing
some songs
Words of love, heartbreak
Nature, God
I listened with a polite
smile
His eyes were closed
he couldn't see it anyways
Yet I felt a closeness
Emotions stirred by
phrases and verse
Catchy choruses that required
Audience participation
At a few points,
during a few lines
I was struck;
Hit by the need to love
feel love, give love
receive (His) love
To rest in the arms of
Him who is Love
Because all I really need
is a hug.

August 31, 2009