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Am I Worthy

Oh! please, please, hear me, listen See me, shackled to the dirt Won't you loose these chains, that bind me To a life, of pain and hurt Sing me sweetly, to my slumber In the darkness of the night As my nightmares tear asunder The resolve, left in my fight Help me, hold it all-together As the reins, slip from my hands Tears of sorrow, wet the leather Only You, Lord, understand If You show me, what's before me Will I fear the broken truth Will a wave of hope, restore me To the glory of my youth Am I worthy, of a mention As in awe, of You, I stand Will you part my sea of sorrow Smite my giants, with Your hand All the rapture of the living Lies, entombed, among the dead The promise of the Gold to be Lies sleeping, in the lead As a candle, burning brightly Is mis-shapen, over time Will You hold me all- together In Your tenderness divine Though, I Thirst and I am Hungry In a Soul, that's growing, cold I'd not sell You, for their Silver Nor, betray You, for their Gold

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Date: 1/7/2018 7:58:00 AM
I very much enjoyed reading this heart felt piece again. I would suggest posting it again. This should be read by many, in fact this is worthy of being published and turned into a song.
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Peter Walsh
Date: 1/8/2018 7:28:00 AM
Thanks Rich!The inspiration came from a Kristofferson song 'Why Me Lord' I try and write (to the best of my ability) a song/poem of equal depth and meaning as the one that inspired me and though it won't reach the same dizzying heights of adulation if a handful of people think it's a worthwhile piece then (in my eyes) I'll have succeeded! A lady poet in America said of it, that she would love to have it inscribed on her wall so she could read it every day. Must be doing something right. Sorry for long winded reply. I was looking through and admiring your poems the other day Rich! It's all good... pete
Date: 6/16/2016 10:06:00 AM
I enjoyed this heartfelt piece. I'm amazed I am the first to comment on such an exceptional poem.
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Peter Walsh
Date: 6/17/2016 8:45:00 AM
Thanks Rich...youre a gent! :-)

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