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Gilgal – An unknown heart’s desire fulfilled

Gilgal   – An unknown heart’s desire fulfilled My response to El Greco’s painting of “Christ on the Cross” circa 1600 You’ve haunted me since early youth captured, yet not knowing why. The agony was clear to see “languish” is the word that comes yet understanding escaped me and yet I still was drawn. For years the image would come and then go. For years I’d ponder with sorrow For years I’d long to see you again And yet still not knowing why. A fortnight passed and world away and I knew before I turned Your presence beckoned me Heart racing, feet rushing, boldly approaching You Causing alarm, laughable now, for it was love that drew me to You Standing in Your Presence Tears of knowing joy Love so deep its painful Soaking You in Breathing You in Never wanting to leave Grateful for the most intimate gift. Gilgal. Knowing now (even in the smallest part) leaves me in awe and wonder more. Oil on canvas, nay, but more.   Heaven