Life in the Overflow

We never get enough,

if we were completely honest.

Being vulnerable is hard.

Letting go isn't easy.

Looking into eyes,

listening intently.

Lingering for each one

without anywhere else,

or anyone else,

but you and me. 

Taking that time.

Busy but not in a hurry.

Allowing things to go.

Making a cushion,

for what is really important

and what really matters. 

Heart meter runs empty

most of the time.

Not making it priority

to ever get it filled,

let alone to overflowing.

But isn't it something.

How we were created.

That only in the overflow,

the oversplash of genuine,

fulfilling, centered on the other,

honest, open, caring,

leaning in complete trust,

sincere heart, conscience clear,

no jealousy, other so dear.

Only in the overflow,

is where we truly live.

Only in the overflow,

are we truly fulfilled.

Only in the overflow,

can we see clear.

Only in the overflow,

can we give to others.

Only in this overflow.

Can we make the time?

Let go of some things?

Look someone in the eye?

Reach out and take a hand?

Linger for awhile?

For in each relationship,

where these things occur,

a miracle will happen

and an overflow,

a beautiful overflow,

will splash up and over the top.

And you will enjoy

this amazing water.

Kick it up and splash

some of it to others.

And they will find there

is life.

They will ask you of this life.

They will desire this life.

This life in the overflow.

Written December 9, 2010