I am the elusive one I hide behind my mask

Allowing only snippets, who am I, you ask?

I learned long ago to reveal myself to few

Once revealed, perhaps fear, perhaps envy,

Perhaps mockery or even ridicule?

Mistaking my kindness for weakness,

Who would embrace such a fool?

Oh, how I've longed for that unconditional love,

Love that keeps on giving and forgiving.

Where could I find it, on earth or from above?

I found it when I began to see things through the

Father's face, for there I found such merciful grace,

He looked straight through, into my heart,

I knew then I no longer needed the mask,

for All I had to do was ask,

His truth has set me free!

Barbara J. Ervin-Weymouth