Within

2 Corinthians 2:15-16 

¹⁵ For we are a sweet aroma of Christ to God among those

who are being saved and among those who are perishing— 

¹⁶ to the latter an odor from death to death,

but to the former a fragrance from life to life.

And who is adequate for these things?

Within

Amazing cup – right side up – a life to be observed

Substance known – filled to be seen – except for the flavor

In the raw – to be mixed – ready to be preserved

Then it will show – the fragrance be – for the Lord and Savior

A test in time – moments to spare – where the importance?

Selfishness – loneliness – knocking at heart’s door

Let me out – deep within – a cry, a sigh, a tear, for instance

Just no change – out of range – my flesh demands the floor

Where to go – for how long – without a foundation

Sarcastic smile – who cares – matters of the mime

Lost in self – my own world – no participation

The color grey – in disarray – slowly away I pine