The body

Inhabiting

Dust, flesh of rust

Habit of forgetting 

Or regretting, 
Judged as less-than, sin-corrupted flesh

Punished, diminished

Pushing through until unraveling
Sabbath-less striving 
Restless contriving

I was made to love you 
IN

This body

(Exhale)
Now aware
To care, listen

Breathing with heart-pumping blood 

Spirit embodied mystery 

Flesh entombed history

Shaped to host the presence of God 

A Living Temple 
Holy Essence, bodily.