You shall never have any greater acclaim than that afforded you by means of your adoption into the family of Christ. Jesus is who and whose you are.

                      Be Blessed!                                                                                                               

Self-Portrait in Thirty Seconds
I look at her with a half smile,
swiftly, making a quick assessment:

Admiration

The tilt of her head, only slightly upward,
marks a perfect blend of humility and pride.

Her form, indicative of a Southern heritage,
(and her civil attempt to control it),
is detailed by a smart suit in natural shades
that complements the rebellious black curls
that snuggle around her ears and
lap at the cappuccino coolness of her neck.

I smile again . . . widely, admirably,
As I meet her earthen eyes--
bright, focused, steely
in their concentration of my silent interrogation.
"You got a problem?" they ask:
Eyebrows arched dramatically,
lips pursed for an instant response.

I frown, avert my eyes quickly,
and turn away from the mirror.

Copyright ©2006 Loris Nadene Adams