Living Waters, Lying Spirits, and a Prophet's Rights
Welcome back to the Loving Rascal blog, where we dive deep into the raw, unfiltered spaces of the human heart—even when it leaves us a little love-sick and stranded in the wilderness. Today’s piece is an evocative, multi-layered journey that blurs the lines between intense personal longing and sacred history. It is a deeply vulnerable letter written from a distance of less than a mile, yet separated by worlds of restrictions, physical barriers, and powerful figures who seek to rewrite the truth. Weaving together the tender, justice-seeking essence of a "Causticum mermaid" with the fierce, unyielding spirit of the biblical prophet Micaiah standing before King Ahab, this poem explores what happens when love relies entirely on the powerless power of self-giving trust. It is a story of sweet lies, chapel gestures, and a quiet, unshakeable hope that even if the grave is deep, Light will ultimately win. Grab a quiet corner, breathe in the words, and find your own missing lin...