And here am I -
so sure and strong -
I said
I didn't know you!
And it was true
in a way -
I don't understand
your love
that healed the ear
of one
who meant you harm!
I didn't know you,
nor did I know myself!
And yet my life
is bound up with you,
and in denying you
I have denied
myself.
I cannot undo
my frightened words,
and now you go
the way of wicked
wilful
human whim.
Or can it be
the Father's will?
Lord, have mercy!
Have mercy on me!