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Holy Is the Lamb

I thought I knew the answers
I thought I could go it alone
I thought my way into a corner
I thought Mary's little lamb was a fairy tale

Am I the sum of what I think?
I think I am not wanted
I think I am not good enough
I think I am invisible
I think
I think
I think something is missing
I need a fleece as white as snow

Shall I go?
Go through the valley of the shadow?
Go to the mountain top?
I have gone many places
Every where I went I was told
The Lamb was sure to go!

Holy is the Lamb
Holy is the child of Mary
Holy is His blood stained fleece
Holy is His sacrifice 

White
Spotless white
My soul white and clean
Washed by Jesus's holy blood
Holy is the Lamb
Holy is the Lamb
With fleece as white as snow!

For Verlena's contest.

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Cona Adams Date: 10/12/2014 12:27:00 PM Love this poem, Richard. The flow is smooth, the repetition is spot on. It's a WOW! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 10/12/2014 1:02:00 PM Wow back, thanks for this great comment.

Jan Allison Date: 10/6/2014 12:27:00 PM dropping back with my congrats:-Hugs Jan xxx Login to Reply

Brenda Meier-Hans Date: 10/6/2014 12:18:00 PM Dropping back with my congratulations Richard. I'm glad you placed so well. Login to Reply

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/6/2014 11:36:00 AM - A wonderful 2nd place in the contest,Richard - A pleasure to read your suggestions, clever writing! - CONGRATULATIONS - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 10/6/2014 10:41:00 AM Dear Richard, Wow! I absolutely adore the way you worked the nursery rhyme into your feelings about the Holy Lamb of Christ. I do believe that wherever we go, the Lamb follows us or even leads us. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn Login to Reply

Earl Schumacker Date: 10/6/2014 9:01:00 AM Hi Richard, Interesting write. Congratulations on a well deserved win. Have a great day. Earl Login to Reply

Kayod5 Kayode Date: 10/6/2014 8:41:00 AM Congrats on the win Richard. Login to Reply

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 10/6/2014 7:05:00 AM nicely penned poem, congrats on the win, richard Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 10/6/2014 7:33:00 AM Thanks Dr. Ram.

Verlena S. Walker Date: 10/5/2014 10:25:00 PM Beautiful write Richard. I gave high marks for this gem... Congratulations! Verlena Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 10/6/2014 7:33:00 AM Thanks Verlena.

Monterey Sirak Date: 9/26/2014 8:42:00 AM I love this one! Favorite! The line "I thought my way into a corner" Oh if I had a penny for every time I have done that, I may be rich now. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/26/2014 9:21:00 AM You are rich in all the ways that matter.

Liam Mcdaid Date: 9/23/2014 2:30:00 PM truly outstanding beautiful pen adoring lovely piece in his beautiful light bless you richard Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/23/2014 8:02:00 PM Thanks Liam

Funom Makama Date: 9/23/2014 12:37:00 PM Yes, Holy is the Lamb that was slain for our sins. Every word, every line, every thought and expression was so smooth and perfect. I hope you win. Its been a while Richard. I hope you are doing well. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/23/2014 12:39:00 PM So nice to have your visit Funom.

Harry Horsman Date: 9/23/2014 5:09:00 AM Wow this is powerful Richard, especially from where i read it... Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/23/2014 7:46:00 AM Hi Harry, when you visit I am left with a smile. I appreciate that, thanks Harry.

Brenda Meier-Hans Date: 9/22/2014 8:45:00 PM Wow, Richard this is not what one would expect under this title. We all harbor such thoughts through life but the lamb is always there to make us worthy. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/23/2014 7:45:00 AM How true Brenda. We are all the children of a King yet we choose to conduct ourselves as paupers. So many of us do not see ourselves with loving eyes.

Tim Ryerson Date: 9/22/2014 6:19:00 PM Stunning write my friend...LOVE the repetition and the way you used a nursery rhyme we all know as the premise, making the poem all the more compelling ...You got a winner here - Tim Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/23/2014 7:42:00 AM I hope you are right, thanks Tim.

Maurice Yvonne Date: 9/22/2014 5:55:00 PM This is inspiring Richard. It spoke to me in a whisper and grabbed my heart fully. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/23/2014 7:41:00 AM I enjoyed this poetic comment Maurice.

Jan Allison Date: 9/22/2014 11:20:00 AM love the way you have combined the nursery rhyme into your poem - very clever write Richard:-) good luck in the contest:-) Hugs jan xx Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/23/2014 7:38:00 AM I'm pleased you noticed. Hugs back.

Eileen Manassian Date: 9/22/2014 10:31:00 AM Beautiful, Richard. The only love that is unchangeable and unconditional. You have portrayed this so very well. It speaks volumes to your faith. Good luck on the contest. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/23/2014 7:37:00 AM Thanks for the good wishes.