Wilfredo Derequito Poet Verse

But For Your Grace

But for your grace I would not be here
down on my knees in fervent prayer -
I’m talking to You for I am lost.            
 
While the wicked one starts out fast,          
the good man always finishes last -           
Lord, I just do not understand.                   

To folks on the hill You showered wealth    
but out in the slums there is only death -    
I’m confused and I do not comprehend.

The lucky few cannot sate their greed       
as the throng cry in their direst need -                   
please tell me, oh Lord, why this is so.   

Somewhere a poor child dies from hunger      
while the emperor wields so much power -
You have abandoned your own people.

You know I am trying my best to be good
but You leave me alone to bear my load -
what have I done to displease You, Lord?

Down deep in the darkest pit of my soul  
is your humble servant’s pleading call -   
make me understand, help me stand.

But for your grace I would not be here
down on my knees in fervent prayer -       
I’m talking to You for I am lost.

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