I am the Great Sun

                      From a Normandy crucifix of 1632

                                  by Charles Causley
 

I am the great sun, but you do not see me,
   I am your best friend , but you turn away.
I am the captive, but you do not free me,
   I am the captain but you will not obey.

I am the truth, but you will not believe me,
   I am the city where you will not stay.
   I am that God to whom you will not pray.

I am your counsel, but you will not hear me,
   I am your lover whom you will betray.
I am the victor, but you do not cheer me,
   I am the holy dove whom you will slay.

I am your life, but if you will not name me,
   Seal up your soul with tears, and never blame me.

Edited a Charles Causley was born and has lived, apart from six years in the Royal Navy during the Second World War, in Launceston, Cornwall.