I Recall

I recall a winter night
Hopeless, helpless, standing there
Giving in to dark despair
Hoping for a sign, a light.

"If you want me, here I am"
Words I spoke for You to hear
Words to which You lent Your ear
God of mercy, Holy Lamb!

I recall a stainless knife
Only stayed by mortal fears
(Though I wished to end my tears)
I sought death; You gave me Life.

-- c. noel

A Conversation

Oh cheerless dove --
Alone, forlorn --
Is it not love
For which you mourn?

Take heart, and sing!
There's joy somewhere;
Your feathered wing
Will take you there.

Return someday,
And bring to me
The glint of sun
Upon the sea.

-- c. noel