A name

Do you know how hard it is
To be named Grace?
Daily, weekly I am reminded
It is not an easy task
It is not an easy commandment

Grace is
Forgiveness, lightness
Justice and peace
Love undeserved
Life born again

Grace is
A warm heart
A gentle hand
Strength for those who need it most
Redemption and reclamation

I see it everywhere, my name
It is in the Bible, the church
Shouts it from the pulpit weekly
My mother accepted it to be cured of her disease
My professor found it to save her life

So many things to
So many people
But I am Grace
I am forgiveness, lightness
I am justice and peace
To all who don't deserve it

Or I hope I am
Or one day will be.