Cleansing Dirt

a basin of water and soap
can wash dirt in clothes
but a lake cannot wash
sins committed in hearts
a whole mountain eruption
cannot burry offended soul
dirt is ordinary
sin is extraordinary
bloodshed is mystery
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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November 13, 2017 at 3:46 AM
Thanks so much.
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