The water flowed slowly at first
filling the shallow basin.
Each drop for an instant submersed
within the soul it sought to chasten.
Every one a transgression pardoned
redemption offered by each.
Forgiveness caresses the soul hardened
seeking to cleanse what it will never reach.
Greedily I quench my thirst
accepting the offer blind
Longing to wash away the curse
encrusted upon my mind
But no, it is not complete.
I am not a soul fresh born.
The peace I feel is not replete.
I am left, still, alone forlorn.
For now the final act must be within.
‘Tis My sin and thus my remotion.
Haunted by all that might have been,
struggling to accept your devotion
Full-face into the basin I plunge -
forcing myself not to breathe.
Still the water falls seeking to expunge
the selfish harm I did to thee.
Each drop further penetrates
my hopeless mind’s chasm
The sound emptily reverberates -
Forgiveness but a phantasm
She stands before me with outstretched arms -
Promising her divine embrace
will shelter me from my soul’s own storms,
if only I will leave this place
My hesitation confirms my mortal needs,
revealing what I chose to keep.
Her gown transformed to widow’s weeds,
pained tears for me she weeps.
Breaking free I banish the delusion.
My chest welcomes the cold air.
Now at once understanding the soul’s conclusion -
Without Forgiveness, what is there?
Mon Mar 28, 2005 2:11 am
wyldhart
Joined: 02 Dec 2004
Posts: 1216
Lost-
Profoundly written...I like your intensity...your words speak truth...
Excellent!
hugs
wyld _________________ "wyld in the darkest places of your mind"
Mon Mar 28, 2005 4:56 am
Linda Bray
Joined: 22 Aug 2004
Posts: 4052
Lost,
Very good...very very good. I really enjoy your writing. Thank you for sharing. Take good care.
Peace,
Linda _________________ a poets heart is never empty....
Linda Bray
Thu Mar 31, 2005 10:01 pm
lostsoul
Joined: 28 Mar 2005
Posts: 372
Thank you all for the kind words and encouragement....
Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:19 pm
cmichelle1119
Joined: 11 Nov 2004
Posts: 879
Lost~
Wow...This is prowerful hun.Great write!I hope to see more from you.
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