You are the salt of the earth.
– Matthew 5.13
When the seawater finally evaporates
the pure salt of you remains.
Of the earth, stout crystal,
marvelous in your you-ness,
as first you left the Creator’s hand,
your grain, your truth,
this do not lose or trade,
or meekly become otherwise.
That of you that is purely you,
blood-mineral of life, of tears,
salting not in virtue or deeds
but essence, simply being you,
bringing out in others
their own flavor as well,
offer without apology,
with love and courage,
for God, savoring you so,
has chosen to salt this life with you.