Forgiven

Cold and heavy.
Caked and shadowed,
by the mud of the earth.
I pray for reprieve.
High tide are the waves,
in the ocean of forgiveness.
The warm water crashes over me.
Mud that once coated,
now drips from my fingertips.
Weightless and clean.
Glowing from the light of the Son.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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January 1, 2016 at 11:25 AM
KL Williams, pleasure to read :) HAVE YOURSELF A HAPPY January 1st. ...... SKAT
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January 4, 2016 at 12:34 PM
Thank you Skat! Happy New Year! :)
Palli Avatar
December 31, 2015 at 9:12 AM
excellent! love the feeling of freedom portrayed in your words
Williams Avatar
December 31, 2015 at 9:20 AM
Thank you Susan. :)
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