A Dream of Mercy

May the Blind See:

Unite for sight
Eyes so bright
Let the blind
Cast woe behind
And open eyes
To wondrous light!

And the Deaf Hear:

Let deaf ears resound
Upon splendorous sound
With tunes so melodic
And a song of lyrics
May they hear graceful notes
Dancing in their ears
Bringing forth joyous tears!

Let the Famished Eat:

Let weal heal you from want
No more lean and gaunt
For you shall become plump
As famine ceases to swamp

And the Forlorn Find Home:

May the forlorn find warm hearth
A place of their own upon this Earth
A cosy delight beneath the skies
A nest in the night with mellow lamp light

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Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Neumann Avatar
August 19, 2016 at 2:34 AM
I like this take with the four stanzas. Congratulations. I am not a bible man, but/and this is good stuff.
Chung Avatar
August 19, 2016 at 6:21 AM
Hi Kai, thanks for your heartfelt comments!
Scars Avatar
August 18, 2016 at 3:47 PM
Brian, congrats on your well deserved top placement :)-luloo
Chung Avatar
August 19, 2016 at 6:14 AM
Laura, thanks for your comment. As someone only beginning to write poetry, I am very touched by the warm reception!
Roper Avatar
August 18, 2016 at 2:14 PM
Thank you so very much for such an inspiring prayer, Brian, I was really touched. Hugs Eve
Chung Avatar
August 19, 2016 at 6:11 AM
Eve, many thanks for your moving response. I am greatly encouraged!
Y. Avatar
August 18, 2016 at 12:24 PM
Hi Brian, This well written prayer that was thought out concise. Congratulations on your fine. It was well deserved: -) Alexis
Chung Avatar
August 19, 2016 at 6:15 AM
Alexis, gratitude for your praises!
Smith Avatar
August 18, 2016 at 12:18 PM
A noble piece, congratulations Brian...
Chung Avatar
August 19, 2016 at 6:11 AM
Thank you for your kind words!
Chung Avatar
August 16, 2016 at 11:51 PM
As the author of this poem, I release all rights into the Public Domain. I was moved to write this after seeing the work of Unite for Sight and other charities who return sight (i.e. free cataract surgery) to the blind or help give cochlear hearing implants to the deaf, or feed and shelter them. I hope to inspire others to help such noble causes.
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