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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Contrition

Poetry from 53A

Motes of dust on specks of sand
joined as shoreline of land
waiting at the water’s edge of God's mercy,
our gathering place.

Alone, I am, in this gathering place.
My sin my own, an offense not to be compared to any other's.
All insult of sin so great, a rejection of God's friendship,
infinite goodness and grace.

Feeling love for Him, how could I not love myself?
Neither is possible alone.
Loving patience, forgiving and infinite -
His only demand? Embrace good, reject evil.

White room, adorned in nothingness, becomes my slate,
my learning place, of recognition.
Sins un-recounted, forgiveness a plea. Accepting God's mercy,
we unwrap His gift of our uniqueness.

Mote on dust -
Dust on sand grain -
Grain in a sea of sand grains -
Alone but known
and, heard.

5 comments:

  1. Being heard, so important, so important.

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  2. What a way you have with metaphors, Annie!
    Poetry is all about just the right word, isn't it? You seem to have found them all.
    'Contrition' is lovely.

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  3. i am not religious in a certain sense but your words transcend that. i know full well what it feels like to feel alone and lost and you've drawn that so well. and i also know what it's like to find myself and you've drawn that so well too.

    sharing something raw and deep is a real gift. thank you, annie.

    xo

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  4. Thank you KJ. Though I am religious in the traditional sense, I also believe that faith transcends differences and unites us.

    Dear Linda - words are like paint brushes for me. I always hope to create a picture that anyone can see and appreciate and feel.

    Dear Debra - Being heard indeed - most important. I may not always like what I hear but it IS an answer.
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    I appreciate all of your kind words and hope to post more of my work here.

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  5. Annie, I am looking forward to more! I love to read poetry; I wish I could write it myself, but the words won't come. You have a gift!

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