when I had nothing left to give 

You gave me everything I will ever need

when spite and hate defined me

You loved me the most

 

the sound of a door closing scraped my bones

and You showed me the way of re-association 

distant planning and laughter set fire to my mind

You simply taught me the power of unending Love

 

I will never again condescend 

those gorgeous beings who use gratitude 

as a technology sent from above, within

or patronise the slow perfection of breath 

 

I will never cease to honour You

for You died for us so that we

may earn eternity

in Your Holy Name