Eternal Erasers

We are nothing but pencils
In the hand of times and seasons,
Our past and present are stencils;
Rough or smooth… for whatever reasons.

For our past errors we seek erasers,
Their horrors may haunt our history,
In black and white… in pure or poor papers,
We often want to write a new and straight story.

Our erasers may be right attitude…repentance
Because our errors may have grieved our God,
Our erasers may be outright acceptance
Of the Holy One who shed his tears and blood.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
June 7, 2010 at 6:14 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Paula's contest Adeleke. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
June 5, 2010 at 12:09 PM
Congratulations on your HM, Adeleke! Nice thoughts!
Green Avatar
June 4, 2010 at 6:54 PM
Beautiful, congrats on the win.
Mehta Avatar
June 4, 2010 at 5:14 PM
Congrats on the win
Johnson Avatar
June 4, 2010 at 4:29 PM
Lovely words and congratulations for your win. Love, Joyce
Sweetheart Avatar
June 4, 2010 at 3:39 PM
Congrats on your HM in the Eraser contest ..with an awesome write so fine.. enjoy your special honor tonight.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"
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