True Cinderella

I’m watching you, Cinderella

Observing you as you play

As you spin and you dance

As if in a trance

Twirling ‘round every which way

I see more, Cinderella

Than the pearly white smile on your face

Though you make a room bright

You’re hurting inside

You know that your glimmer is fake

You try to forget your full name

Hiding the ashes inside

Pushing aside all the shame

Trying to prove you’re alive

…But you’re not

Not till you deal with the inside

Uncover the scariest parts

True beauty  shines through

When you are made new

And given a whole new heart

No more covering up what is ugly

Let the King of Light shine through the dark

He won’t put you to shame

But in Jesus’ name

He’ll take the true mess that you are

…And make you beautiful

Why is it, Cinderella

That you keep playing this game

Are you afraid that they’ll see

The despicable me

That they’ll see the truth in your name

Have you heard, Cinderella

Of the healing that can take place

If you’ll lay down your pride

Let Him know the inside

Let Him cover you in love and grace

Stop your dancing and rest

Lay your head on His chest

In this moment hear truth

As whispers to you

I can make all things new

(Aug. 8, 2010)