“Power Like a Seed” by Rev. Sarah Are Speed

Power Like a Seed
by Rev. Sarah Speed
A Sanctified Art LLC

In a world that wants power like a machine gun,

power like a bomber plane,

power like a gated fence to keep the hungry out,

I want power like a seed—

power that will crack me open and grow

something good;

power like an open door,

an invitation that says, “Come on in;”

power that feels like a strong spine with a soft heart.

I want the power to listen, to lean in, to ask follow-up questions.

But more than anything, I want the power to bring

us together, to lift you up.

There are different kinds of power.

One will build a wall.

One will plant a garden.

We should know by now, only one will bear fruit.

— Rev. Sarah Are Speed