Each a Catch

One of my friends said of our circle,
“I think we’re all catches. We all love Jesus.”

Whether it be the one who can talk to,
And enjoy, absolutely anyone;

Or the one who is so fun to be around
That her roommate’s friends all ask if she is there;

Or the one who is hysterical and helpful,
Who enjoys dates and is figuring out life;

Or maybe the one who wants to talk
And think and change the world;

The one who exudes kindness and thoughtfulness,
Who listens and remembers and contributes;

The one who cares about relationships,
And who enthusiastically laughs and cheers;

Or the one who prays and shepherds
And hopes and perseveres (we might say “loves”);

I have a friend who is simply content,
And who calmly embraces several circles of friends;

One who cheerfully jumped in to community
And converses on a wide range of thought;

And one who loves Jesus and talks about him
In season and out, and willingly goes where he leads …

My friend is right.
These people I love are each a catch.