Abba (For My Father and My Husband)

Love speaks truth into the darkest heart
Where ministering angels stir the soul's delight.
Interred till now beneath a bitter night,
Released this day from bleak resentment's art.
Love, reach deep even though we are apart.
Dismantle lies and give me sacred sight;
Illuminate those wounds born of spite.
Forgiveness sighs, then wakes with a start.
The strand which connects all fathers has led me to one
Whose poems sing praise to God's own truth revealed
Through the Holy Spirit, Mary, and the Son.
A father's heart, so tender, is concealed 
Until that inner angel's work is done
And a daughter's vision, through heavenly grace, is healed.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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October 7, 2026 at 9:49 AM
I've really been enjoying your poem and the emotions and imagery were so vivid that i could easily picture them as beautiful illustration. I'm a commission-based manga/webtoon artist,and I’d love to discuss the possibility of bringing this poem to life if you're ever interested. Feel free to reach out at gm@il : [email protected]
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May 21, 2016 at 11:13 AM
judith, well penned. Enjoyed reading your thoughts and words today. *SKAT*
Brown Avatar
December 22, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Congratulations on being a first round survivor and the best to you in the finals Judith. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol
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December 21, 2009 at 10:32 PM
Bautiful Italian Sonnet, Judith. Congratulations on making it through the first round and best wishes on advancing to the finals. Lainie
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December 21, 2009 at 8:45 AM
Congrats on your poem winning the first round of PS contest!! Very well deserved, enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry. Here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! May 2010 be your best year ever! Love Light Patty
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December 20, 2009 at 10:02 AM
Many congratulations on reaching the second round with your fine poem >> James
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September 30, 2009 at 12:47 PM
There is no greater inspiration than tender love from a parent's heart. Your inner angel is lucky indeed to have a daughter who sees him through God's eyes of "heavenly grace," the most powerful healing force in the universe. Beautiful poem, Judity! Love, Carolyn
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September 29, 2009 at 1:31 PM
Interesting thoughts put to pen. Keep writing. Sara
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