If I came avowing as a sinner … to you – and no longer – desired to be
Exactly what could you tell me … that would completely set me free?
Would you tell me of my faults, and point out the wrong I’ve done
Scold again for mistakes made – in ignorance – or just for fun.
Tell how you would answer – my heart’s tender and doleful cry.
Explain just how my choices … summated – give words to quell my why.
Should my mouth commit to promise, as unsettled form – within the mind?
With better ears or better words … should I come again some other time?
Will faith that knows of your existence, insure me that you’ll indeed listen
Will it guarantee that you personally hear … and consider my very petition?
In these things do angels involve themselves or do devils hinder my plea?
Is there more than one name to call on – or will you answer … only tears from me?
Tell – for a sinner … I avow to be. Tell – for a sinner … I no longer desire – to be.
Are my faults, and wrongs, and mistakes recorded … and were they nailed upon a tree?
Tell – and teach my heart the promise. So that my mouth, my soul, my spirit and mind
Commits to repentance and better ways – tell exactly how mercy hears – prayers of every kind.
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Poem #82 | Written October 23, 2011
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