Rise

into a forgettable space
we enter our feet, our knees
some other parts
feeling rather beige, off-white
like the walls

into a utilitarian space
we bring our raw materials
lugged about throughout the week
the month
don't ask
it's unspoken

there is a layer of shimmering humanity
that hovers close to God
and soaks up his light
refracting it a billion ways
it stands for his honor
and falls for his glory
it shivers with anticipation
at every resounding word

but here we meet
far below
looking up
knowing what could be
frowning at the distance between

so in spite of ourselves
and because of ourselves
we take one step forward
we take one step upward
and rise


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