Jessica's Song

I heard your step at the door and I waited
To hear your voice and it came
You called so gently and sweetly
My heart leaped

But I was slow to come and when my hand turned the latch you had left
My soul cried out its loss
Oh that I was quick to answer your call

I ran and searched but didn't find you
I was laughed at and teased.
"Why don't you want what we are all satisfied with?"
But I am not. I am not satisfied.

Where is my heart song? Where is He who beckons and raptures my soul? How could He leave me dry and panting? I thought I had lost all.

But then He was there all at once and little by little. I knew Him. I knew the one who called through the door. I knew the one who formed my soul. He laughed and I laughed and joy was the wedding and hope conceived.

All at once and little by little.