The Face of God

When I tried to see the face of God
I saw nothing
which meant everything
There is no face in my memory
that matches His glory and holiness
I rejoice at this revelation
because now I know
He is beyond my memory and imagination
maybe walking in marvelous light
barely perceived arms, legs, body
separate but with me
just outside of my peripheral vision
I feel His presence around me
as if I just turn quickly enough
I will catch sight of Him,
but when I do, He’s gone.
One day I will stand before His throne
I won’t be able to take
my hands away from my eyes
because His holiness
is 10,000 times 10,000
brighter than the sun
and that's okay
because I will rejoice
in feeling His presence
all around me!