Adeleke Adeite Poet Villanelle

How I Long To Behold Thy Flawless Face,

Oh, how I long to behold thy flawless face, 
Glorious God, how I long to know you more
Singing, singing thy sweet song… amazing grace

Oh, I would love to be in that priceless place
Thy terrific and eternal treasure store 
Oh, how I long to behold thy flawless face

I don’t want to stay down in this sensual space
Enroll me into the fold where I’ll hail and adore,
Singing, singing thy sweet song… amazing grace

Show me, thy golden glow, glory and grace.
Remove all roadblocks on my way I implore.
How I long to behold thy flawless face.

Help me to run and win this righteous race
Save me from thorns that stings me sore,
Singing, singing thy song… amazing grace

In that gorgeous garment with a lovely lace
In the place you made for those who love your lore
Oh. how I long to behold thy flawless face
Singing, singing thy sweet song… amazing grace

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Kabuteng P.Ink K. July 14, 2010 at 4:29 PM this is really such an inspiring write Adeleke filled with faith and hope. Wonderful use if alliteration too! -- nikko :)

Linda Witt-King July 14, 2010 at 4:05 PM This is lovely, Adeleke. One of the gifts of our poems being featured periodically is having new (to us) poets stop by, introduce themselves and render comments. I appreciate your compliment, and from I see so far, you have a wonderful talent as well. I look forward to reading more of your work.

Carolyn Devonshire July 14, 2010 at 12:58 PM It sounds like you're writing about an angel, Adeleke. A very lovely poem and the refrain is wonderful: "singing, singint they sweet song...amazing grace." Excellent use of the form. Uplifting and beautifully penned, my friend. Love, Carolyn