Anchored in Grace

Da Grazia {By Grace}

A rushed breath, 

a pulse of pain, 

blood releases within

Tentatively, 

an anchor emerges

save the soul astray

darkness she purges

The heart beats swiftly

amidst clouds skipping

along a summer sky

rising and flipping

She bears a cross 

both dead and alive

where old and new

breech and cross the paths of time

Grace overcomes

where faith abides

Infinite strands 

merge as they collide

She is set free

unlocked by the golden key

hearts aflame

in love with the rocking sea

And what of she

you inquire effortlessly

by grace I survive

she answers breathlessly.

My second tattoo (pictured above)--a birthday gift this year as I turned 35.  The infinity anchor with a key, hearts, cross, and infinity knot hidden within its core are a daily reminder of all the years I have survived all of life's obstacles; of how unconditional God's love, mercy, and grace are; of all that and who anchor, bind, ground, and inspire me.