I Am

They took Jesus to the high priest; and all the chief priests, the elders, and the scribes were assembled. Peter had followed him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest; and he was sitting with the guards, warming himself at the fire. Now the chief priests and the whole council were looking for testimony against Jesus to put him to death; but they found none. For many gave false testimony against him, and their testimony did not agree. Some stood up and gave false testimony against him, saying, “We heard him say, ‘I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and in three days I will build another, not made with hands.’” But even on this point their testimony did not agree. Then the high priest stood up before them and asked Jesus, “Have you no answer? What is it that they testify against you?” But he was silent and did not answer. Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?” Jesus said, “I am; and

‘you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of the Power,’
and ‘coming with the clouds of heaven.’”

Then the high priest tore his clothes and said, “Why do we still need witnesses? You have heard his blasphemy! What is your decision?” All of them condemned him as deserving death. Some began to spit on him, to blindfold him, and to strike him, saying to him, “Prophesy!” The guards also took him over and beat him. Mark 14:53-65

I AM

I am made of sand and salt water
a child dancing in the sun and surf
an angry women scarred by abuse
no regrets, here I am, as I am.

Beaten, nailed, torn and crushed
I am still here, a beacon of hope
a life of compassion and understanding
oft accused of heresy and foolishness.

I am made in the image of the Creator
sacred and  starprofane, dust and ruin
willing to be a vessel of love and care
despite the fractures of this world.

I am storm and sweet summer winds
rough edges and soft, gentle curves
made for comfort not for speed
willing you to be completely you.

Let them try to damage the I am
you were made for this very moment
designed carefully and expertly
let the world know the I am.