Just when I thought
I had it all together
a moment of ick invades
the kind that percolates
all the way up
from the bottom of my feet
without making a sound
or disturbing my peace
until…
…I’m horrible
I’m detestable
I’m pathetic
I’m nothing
and how could I be so stupid?!

ICK!

Then with a nudge,
Your gentle presence
reveals me
who I really am
where I really am
and how hard I have worked
to get here…

WHEW!

Thank You, God,
for reminding me
where I have been
and how far I have come…