Longing Moves the Ocean

If longing moves the ocean
If longing moves the ocean
Then I’ve moved the ocean
And longing I am

If barren is the desert
If barren is the desert
Then I am Mojave
And the desert I am

But I’ve got a ways to go
I’ve got a ways to see
It’ll take a while to know
What empty hands will bring

So for now
I’ll let the words in
Become a poet again
When the body fails
Let God tell that tale

If storms are from anger
If storms are from anger
Then blind is the lightening
And thunder I am

If prayers are like letters
If prayers are like letters
I’ve ink on my fingers
And waiting I am

But I’ve got a ways to go
I’ve got a ways to see
It’ll take a while to know
What empty hands will bring

If hearts beat forgiveness
If hearts beat forgiveness
Then my hearts a-beating
And forgiveness I am

If time is made for healing
If time is made for healing
I’ve counted all the hours
And healing I am

But I’ve got a ways to go
I’ve got a ways to see
It’ll take a while to know
What empty hands will bring

Carrie Elkin