Atonement

And who are we, ignoble birthed, knowing as we must, all elements of earth laid down in divine trust berthed in perfect form- stupendous souls made from dust. Finger of God made so much of it Divine capsule of design Then the human being lost his mind, lost the way for humankind. Blood sacrifice cries from the ground Stones will cry out if they must What would they say if they could sound out hope of humane recreation? Lust for life is never past the point of no return to final destination. Atonement is a living law, on its own. It is impossible to bleed life from a stone. Aqua Marine. 02/04/2024.

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Tom Woody

Date: 6/18/2024 3:42:00 PM

Who are we but dust? And yet we have hope based on the ransom. Good stuff Aqua. Where ya been?

Aqua Marine
Date: 7/5/2024 12:25:00 AM

I just posted 3 short poems this morning.... : D.

Aqua Marine
Date: 7/5/2024 12:22:00 AM

Hey hey hey Tommy! I'm still around... Thanks for rv... :Dxx (been a struggle making ends meet, and keeping a roof over this little family's heads... :)) I stay with my sons, all involved in the "Art World" - loving being there, while waiting for the New World... Never stopped writing poems, but as you know, some of them are quite loooooooong... :D Have a Wonderful Day, and Write through your stressful times! ((Hugs))

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 4/9/2024 2:06:00 AM

A great subject and worthy of contemplation.

Aqua Marine
Date: 4/17/2024 11:22:00 AM

Thank you, Victor, for your encouraging comment - I value your input. Inspires me to keep writing... (((Warm Hugs)))

Eileen Manassian

Date: 4/5/2024 7:52:00 AM

A lot to contemplate. Great write. We've wondered so far from God's original plan. So sad... the state of affairs now. Thanks for the visit to my page.

Aqua Marine
Date: 4/6/2024 8:21:00 AM

I will keep visiting... I always enjoyed reading your poems. And you are down to earth, and approachable, which gave me comfort... We can still find a way to support God's plans... He also needs our love... Gets hurt when we abandon him. I try my best to give him the attention he wants. He certainly reminds me in so many ways that he's "right there.."

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/5/2024 6:45:00 AM

Yes, I think humanity has lost its collective mind. Still there are glimmers of Hope interspersed. I hang onto that hope. A thought provoking piece.

Aqua Marine
Date: 4/6/2024 8:23:00 AM

We need all the glimmers we can find, thank you for your kind comment. Much appreciated. ((Warm Hugs))

Bill Baker

Date: 4/4/2024 3:45:00 PM

Powerful poetry, Aqua. Thanks for sharing this truth with us. Your poem flowed well and was an inspiring way to share your thoughts on atonement. I'll be following your poetry to get to know you and your thoughts. I hope you'll follow mine as well. A poet friend to be, Bill p.s. The commenter below, Sara Etgen Baker is my wife. We both write poetry.

Aqua Marine
Date: 4/6/2024 8:34:00 AM

I would like that, Bill. I'm sometimes slow with my poems, can do up to 3 drafts or more, it takes time to get my thoughts together. I've lost so many poems through forgetting how I want to say something. And life is busy, making ends meet, and distractions. I will enjoy following your poetry. Poets need to form healthy connections, especially where sensitive subjects come under the spotlight. I would love to have you follow and comment here... I love Sara's poetry. She is open hearted, and humble... . Blessings to both of you and Warm Hugs...