I was born in a barn
In the shelter of you
Unpainted, untainted
Bare skin, brand new
And the barn became a stable
Where your strength took me in
Unhinged, unbridled
As we lay skin to skin
And what others meant for evil
With you, only good
Over years of weathered lumber
Your comfort, it stood
And bid me into the shadows of plenty
Called me to the loft for a romp in the hay
Lovingly waved your arms like the man and the birds
Day after day after day.
And the shack, the shed, the ugly
Gave way to something strong and true
The barn that is my shelter
The faithful farmer, you.
You sowed in me so patiently
Your love, I reaped the more
And I was born in a barn
In the shelter of you
I was born in a barn
Love’s threshing floor.
18 December 2018