Poetry: Before the Blessed Sacrament by Laura Cooper

BEFORE THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Laura Cooper, Jesus the Good Shepherd

This time of adoration is so precious to me! I know He is telling me who I need to be. The signs of Him are everywhere. My heart screams inside, Why can’t I be THERE? As I arrive in this sacred place, The tabernacle is in its regular space, At first, I barely see it. As I sit quietly, It begins to show itself, bit by bit. It becomes all aglow, It has a power source from above. Then, is when I know. I am truly on a lifelong trip. I always strive to be THERE, As I partake of His love, sip by sip. Where is THERE, anyway? It is wherever God takes us gently Day by day! As my hour passes, and I leave, I know in my heart, Something greater is here than I can perceive! I leave this place, So full of joy, love, and peace. I feel so full of our Savior’s grace!