A Guardian of Love

my heart lies here

in a treasure chest of love

nestled in the goodness

of a covenant from above.

soft and safe I am

though buffeted to and fro

I will hold on to what is right

and stand against the foe.

I will daily thank my Lord

for the life He's given me

I find my strength in gratitude,

I live best upon my knees.

I have a weapon to take care of

it guards the lives with which I'm entrust

daily and lovingly I polish it

I treat it well, so it will not rust -

I oil it with prayers of my spirit

and polish it with my lips

I wear the scabbard with humility

and wash it with my tears -

I will stand my guard with gentility

and not give in to fear.

my treasure chest of love

that my heart resides within

is guarded and cared for by me

for it's key is found

purely and unbound

in the covenant, that He witnessed, of love.

- A Guardian of Love -

by Allan D Combs, July 20/05