Fastest Runner Alive

Walking the road of life
taking directions as I go
selfish ways to please myself
not knowing their body blow

But on my tracks all the while
is mercy always at my tail
unaware of Him at the time
His pursuit will not fail

This mercy has a still small voice
speaking to my inward soul
all the while calling for me
to turn from life's wasted goal

This runner seems so relentless
determined to never give up
for His power is overwhelming
so to take away my bitter cup

This cup of sin belongs to me
but this man of mercy drank it all
taking my punishment I deserved
so I can now obey His call

What stamina and speed this was
to always keep me in His sight
this runner mercy is the best
for He's now my eternal light

(c)poetgord

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 2/2/2016 5:33:00 PM
We're neighbours!! I've been to Edinburgh once, it was really beautiful. My name means Son of the Viking, great to meet you and read your work! From Jean
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 2/3/2016 3:24:00 AM
That's funny Jean, I'm going to Edinburgh on Thursday!, never got at Christmas time, always fo for the Christmas market but missed it last year, Great to meet you to and learning more about you, look forward to read more of your writings, blessings, Gordon
Date: 2/2/2016 4:58:00 PM
I'm still trying to figure my way round here a bit!! 'I really do think so and you're very welcome. Nice to meet another 'Mc' here!! I'm in Ireland Gordon, (you're welcome to check out my Bio) we're prob just across the waters!? jean'
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 2/2/2016 5:19:00 PM
Thanks Jean, I checked out your bio poem, interesting piece , you're right being across the waters though I lived my first 35 years in Ayrshire but now up near Glasgow. Gordon
Date: 2/2/2016 3:34:00 AM
This is great Gordon... love it! Best Wishes, from Jean
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Jean Mcloughlin
Date: 2/2/2016 4:56:00 PM
I really do think so and you're very welcome. Nice to meet another 'Mc' here!! I'm in Ireland Gordon, (you're welcome to check out my Bio) we're prob just across the waters!? jean
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 2/2/2016 9:11:00 AM
thanks Jean, glad you thought so. I'm in Scotland, your name sounds Scottish, any connection?, blessings, Gordon
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