And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind,
and it filled the entire house in which they were. Acts 2:2
It was my colt they came for
untethered
dispatched by father so the one who healed me
of demons could ride as richly as
he deserved
It was father who bade me carry
food to them where we kept them hiding from
the beasts with swords
But I knew I was
to watch day after day
when the women rushed
in with their shattering news when some disappeared
two by twos only to come staggering back
weeping
stuttering to collapse on the floor consumed
by their encounters
And when the trembling shook the entire house
it woke me into shock
how can a room breathe
fire and pounding laughter
(Oh if the watchers
hear)
When they jumped into the street some threw me
to the ground but the young one
who always touched
my brow said
Come it is your time
You felt his hand pull you up from the mud
that nearly devoured you
Now help us pull them
all oh, all from a darkness
That can no longer claim or hold Shout
all you have longed to shout
Shout
