Moving Into the Wild

Is it any wonder, then
that it needs new eyes to take it in
when an open door is offered
and the rat is given wings?

Oh, small beast, now born to mighty strength!
Have faith in the promises
To become who you are not
by heaven’s gracious gift!
Stifle not your soul with smallness
in movies
and sensuality
and food
and all earthen, half-way things.
Instead, grow up to heaven
to become a redwood among the sapling trees.