Chrismation

(for someone, not just anyone)

This boy,

clothed with garment

of pure white,

walked away from what

he called his own to

surrender himself into

realm of ancient days.

Colorful assortment of

red, yellow, and white petals

scattered softly

across hardwood floors

welcomed a fellowship of

believers who joined in

parade of delightful exaltation.

With oil anointed on

head, heart, hands and feet,

the Word surrounded him,

passed through him and 

entered within;

And there came the

feeling of peace,

a new walk in

hope and grace.

While nearby hearts remain

wrapped in magic of ordinary days,

his senses pull him ever forward toward

the Way, the Truth, and the Life

where (for some) seeking

God is

easy;

But for him,

this boy once suffered

under pricking and piercing of

dark spirits, dragging him down,

seizing and fixating on his soul.

Yet only until an image

of God astounded him,   

where God saw his pain

and called his name,

did he concede his old self,

and the young man found his

Home.