my heart's reply

at
his
presence
alone
I
caught
my
breath
and
became
speechless

then
his
lips
parted
and
broke
open
my
soul

for
my
heart
freed
from
its
chains
leapt
at
his
words

his
spirit
knew
mine
before
our
eyes
met
and
whispered
"Ruth"

but
I
still
afraid
shrank
back
and
turned

but
he
pursued
relentless
whispering
"Ruth"

I
never
slowed
but
cried
inside
afraid
to
surrender

but
he
pursued
relentless
whispering
"Ruth"

yet
still
I
ran
until
my
breath
refused

he
caught
me
and
breathed
for
me

and
my
heart
replied
"Boaz"