no flailing
hopelessly
against the
locked door
no hurling of self
at the feet of the
unappreciative,
useless,
would-be
royal
no pleading
with a fickle child,
changing-with-the-wind,
always insistent,
and never gracious
there shall only be
the championing
of the devout
worshipper
the one who basks
in the joy of being
in the presence
who abundantly,
persistently,
and clearly
sings the praises
this,
this is the only head
that shall be
crowned
and kissed
and covered
by praise and protection,
by the gift of honor,
and the giving
and receiving
of service
service
rendered
in endless
and selfless
bliss
©2025 Kevin Trent Boswell
