You, a sheaf of grain
regal in amber hue
bending to Me, benevolent
receiving My tribute
You, thick with life
I feel the chaff depart
I shudder
oh to knead
to place You within
My oven
You, rising
in temper, testing
walls of need
rising in glorious reaction
to my heat
then to rest You upon
the sill of My world
to watch You cool
to lightly rub Your surface
to know You complete