Mattering © 2006 Deborah Rasa

Yes, it is enough
to say “you matter.”
Your words embody
what moves and disturbs
and allures and disrupts
and delights. I could kiss you,
let you drink spiced wine,
juice of my pomegranates.
Surrender longings languishing -
a bro ken hallelujah cupped
in hallowed hands.

Matins © 2006 Deborah Rasa

Hesed
compassionate woman:
sees hears bares
ten-thousand white-hot
mercies.