Tarnish

Melt away the rust, God

melt away the rust

that keeps my knees from bending

that keeps my legs from running free

Holy Spirit, holy fire

burn away the dust

burn away my fear and all of my distrust

Create in me a clean heart

renew a right spirit within me

Turn my ears towards heaven alone

smother out my distracting noise

shout aloud within me, God

let my ears ring from resonance

Purify my life, God

make nothing remain that's mine

make nothing remain that's mine

-Summer 2012