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Act Of Contrition

Act Of Contrition

What can i do
when the night
comes ..
I break into tears
and
wait for the
time ..
when
things fall
back into place
I contrite..

Is who i am
In this life
Blessed unto me
To confess my
Mistakes
and
Tribulations.

I have lied
and
Told truth.
I was nervous
and
Confident too
I have deceived
and
And assisted.

I have cursed
and was cold
and
Prayed
and became warm.
I have loved
and
Hated.

I have failed
and
Was successful.
I have stolen
and
Gave.
I have mourned
and
Celebrated.

I cry 
I laugh.

I was hungry
and
And was fed.
I did not know
Wrong
from
Right.
I have fallen
and
Rised again.

I have despised
Yet
You have loved me
All the time.

I am a spinning coin
I will never know
How I m goin to fall
Head or tail.

I am at my
Turning point
Cant run
Anymore.

So I confess
For I need
My peace to grow
With You.

Thank you Lord
Is my life-long
Saving prayer..
Contrition
Redeem Me

My Lord 
My Saviour.
amen.

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Beata Agustin

Date: 1/25/2025 4:05:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Have a blessed New Year.

Lionel Derbyshire
Date: 1/26/2025 8:17:00 PM

Hio Beata I am so thankful you have read my poem ...may great blessings follow you always... Your reply will always be dear to me.