A Son's Desire

unattached to all, joint heir of Christ
desiring adventure, His will, His life
not comfort or a life of “quiet desperation”
she seeks not any safety in an institution
yet she’s captivated by an imperfect man.

partnership of love, she is my helper
she serves all, as if unto the Master
supporter in public, challenger alone
expecting nothing, giving everything
trusting i will offer no less in return.

in the morning she begs to the Lord
“i’ll go where you send me. send me!”
at night, she thanks the Lord again
for being sent, for every single breath,
for every cent, for life without death.

joy that spreads to all she meets
tireless, the Lord renews her strength
her mission field is here, in the home
a work she will not complete alone
but with God, with me, a trinity.

she is my friend, my lover, my flesh
with her selflessness, I am blessed
wisdom’s her name, beauty her heart
her fear of the Lord, rare in our time
“an excellent wife, who can find?”