Be Reborn

I have heard

But I have redeemed your soul

Now I set before you

That for which you were created

That you would embrace it

The destiny of your creation

Shine

Cast off the chains that held you fast

Come dance with me in Beauty

A City No Longer Deserted

-Stephen Pursell, 2002,

the heart of the Father for Oroville

And sold your future

Your earthly fathers have striven with me

And call to life the dazzle

Of the gold I gave you

Across the Valley of Light

And kiss you

That my sunlight would dance

Open to the west

I alone nestled you next to the hills

This is why I birthed you

Never relenting, I have not forgotten

Still I have reached for you

I have breathed truth on you

Even when I've wept that you did not want me

No matter what they have said to you

Ever only precious in my heart

Precious child, broken and torn

Belittled and derided

How long I have grieved for you

Alone in your wanting

So maligned and scorned

But ever have I seen you

Never did I see you but beautiful