1985-07-02

         Like steel in the fire is she
           the hammer blows
         can only reveal her soul.
           Humbled, she will find strength.
         And from the fires of insecurity
           she will learn that deep acceptance,
             which is, Damascus steel.
         I watch the blacksmith raining blows
           and see the dross that falls
         and comes the soul that winnows free
           from each of us.
         This weathered wood, our bodies,
           and the immortal steel of our souls
         make my heart ache
           with the beauty of their enduring demise.
                                 gallagher
                                 02 July 1985
         – about Lise

— Copyright 1965-2008 by Dennis Gallagher —

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1985-07-02

               Hand of God
                 come fill this heart
               and move these lips
                 praise and joy are mine.
               I bow down
                 before this love
                    that fills me now
               If this be worship
                 then I am, now.
                           gallagher
                           02 July 1985

— Copyright 1965-2008 by Dennis Gallagher —

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