Jesus

That name means anything sometimes
but my meaning frightens or excites,
my sincerity will sends shivers down your back.
I’ve embarrassed, I’ve encouraged, I’ve been
turned away from for that name
but I have passion and I have curiosity.
That name means everything to me
He made everything
including the people who turn away and who get shivers of excitement,
including me who can’t turn away and searches longingly for a glimpse
of that person.
I will use that name.

I wrote this poem after a party one day where when asked, “What are you going to do after school?” I answered, “Follow Jesus.” I got many reactions.