Amadeus

When will you admit defeat.
How many 
have you beguiled with 
words of 
honey flowing through
lips deceiving.
He has said
the child 
may choose
how it confronts its demons.
Oh, Amadeus,
where are you,
Captain of the Legions of Satan?
Show yourself to me.  
Come under my scrutiny.
Can I fight you 
for the souls of my dear departed
in your grasp?
I weep 
but can not help.
Show yourself Satan 
and have me at your mercy.
I am covered 
in the love of he who cast you out.
I am washed
in the fountain of waters of forgiveness.
You can never take my choice from me.
You will never understand
the precept of free will.
Without it my faith would be nothing.
I know that I need not be perfect,
but He expects my best.
His commandments are hard
but I am willing and earnest.
The law can not be altered.
From a path of despair, 
compassion lifted God to holiness.
Eternity swells with pride as I strive up the 
ladder toward light.
But neither God nor your master makes me
take even one step up or one step down.
If this were not so where would 
be the greatness 
in my action  
at the completion of my journey.
I have lived the life.
He has asked me in
and I have come home. 

Oct. 1 2010 Charles Henderson 

for Deb's b/c contest "before Christ" man
was on a more personal level with God
and satan
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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August 24, 2011 at 1:53 PM
First of all, congrats on a deeply spiritual write. I celebrate all that this poem means for you...a great testimony of your free will. My fav line is--eternity swells with pride as I strive up the ladder toward light. I am thankful that I am not a puppet too! Wonderful write, friend. Gwendolen-
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August 24, 2011 at 8:20 AM
Congratulations Charles on your 3rd place win in the contest .Enjoyed your poem.
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August 24, 2011 at 1:53 AM
love must have overflowed before Christ, moe.. then, we made love into a man-made religion... a searing, reflective write that flows with your own personal relationship with God.. CONGRATS with hugggs! :)
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August 24, 2011 at 12:16 AM
This sure is a very intriguing write, Charles, and so beautifully written! I really enjoyed reading this--super congrats on your win :)!
Mannan Avatar
August 23, 2011 at 11:26 PM
This is indeed amazing. Many congrats sir for this win.
Jones Avatar
August 23, 2011 at 6:52 PM
cocky and humble at the same time... a VERY difficult combination to pull off! WTG, Charles!
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August 23, 2011 at 3:49 PM
Congrats Charles on your wonderful winning poem in the contest with this extraordinary entry luv..
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August 23, 2011 at 3:37 PM
So beautiful is this, Charles....beauty and reverence. A wonderful winning poem it is. Congratulations are deserved. ...Carrie
Brown Avatar
August 23, 2011 at 2:08 PM
Congratulations on your placement in Debbie Guzzi's "AC DC AD BC" contest Charles. Love, Carol
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August 23, 2011 at 1:50 PM
Congrats on your win in this great contest..Sara
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August 8, 2011 at 3:48 PM
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October 1, 2010 at 7:46 AM
I enjoyed reading your amazing poetry this morning. I hope you have a wonderful weekend filled with good health, love, and lots of inspiration Charles. Love, Carol
Guzzi Avatar
October 1, 2010 at 6:06 AM
An impassioned write! Very rainy & wet here! Hope you and your's are dry. Light & Love
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October 1, 2010 at 5:58 AM
good morning Charles!! Enjoyed reading your work today... have the dears been bad lately? they are always eating my flowers and vegetables!
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October 1, 2010 at 4:46 AM
Smile Charles ... outstanding poem ... going to my favourites love Jayne
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