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Red Detergent

I washed my soul to achieve maximum brightness Used all the best religions they promised whiteness I worked really hard but I couldn't get it clean Washed it over and over like a good human being The stains seemed permanent there before my eyes Would my hope of whiteness ever be realized I listened to Jesus knocking, then his quiet voice It seems that red Detergent is the best choice Blood that was spilled, His life sacrificed for me The Lamb's whiteness, has made me stain free

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Voahanitriniaina Rabary-Andriamanday

Date: 11/17/2012 1:15:00 AM

Red Detergent... I would have never thought of it! Expressive and visually powerful! Your write is a very moving Gospel song that tells about truth and hope! Blessings, Hanitra

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/17/2012 6:56:00 AM

Thanks again.

Yanny Widjanarko

Date: 11/14/2012 10:17:00 AM

I like this rhyme, and I like the idea of the red detergent as a metaphor of blood, smart one, never even have a thought before that there was a red detergent which consist of blood concentrate in it. But beyond those things you could deliver the important message favorably :) - Regards, Yanny

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/14/2012 10:42:00 AM

My pleasure as well, I am glad you chose to stop by and comment

Yanny Widjanarko
Date: 11/14/2012 10:19:00 AM

And thank you for your kindly visit to my poems, it's a pleasure :)

Toquyen Harrell

Date: 11/13/2012 7:50:00 PM

Nothing like it. Without it we are under and not above, lost and not win. Great write, Richard. Like all of yours today. Toquyen

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/13/2012 10:13:00 PM

Glad you liked it, thanks for taking time to visit.