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I Have Loved So Cruelly

It’s truly Greek to me and you
“Agape” may sound like the English, agape
I gape; are we awed by Christ loving me and you

The human in me is a swine, sloppy and greedy for love
Consumers-Supreme, like shopping for shoes and food,
Hording homes, trophies, even the Dodo and dove

Beloved, the love of God is not to be presumed
The Creator of the behemoth, leviathan, and atom _
Imagine: He wants a relationship with puny humans

Imagine: His kiss, the force that holds up the universe
Prevents atoms from splitting in awe and fission
Gave all to love ... gives every gift, but we won't converse

O Holy Spirit, forgive me! I take too much for granted
The One who split the firmament into heaven and ocean
Who tells the blood how to make life’s music

Became a baby in Mary’s womb, to grow slow by slow
Suffer like us, become the Perfect Adam, such love
Only He can take my rags, wrap me in His High Priestly robe!

I used to be a romantic; forgive me for seeing how obscene
Is a love that is all face and human flesh
Forgetful, ungrateful of the source; agape love that kisses the perverse

How to conceive this, almost beyond any human being
Such love shames the greatest fairy tale or happily ever after
I want too much ... missing all the while, mysteries of living


Glory to Father-Son-Holy Spirit, amen.© Anil Deo, 20170331

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Anil Deo

March 31, 2017 at 4:22 PM

Hi Lisa (and fellow Olympians of Poetry who ply their craft while loving newbies): I was about to read my Bible this morning, when I just felt like praising the LORD. It turned into this poem ... with fragments of well-known gospel songs of recent times (Adore the old Hymns). Thanks so much all! For me, the simple phrase, "God is good," repeated in the worst of times, will uplift one in His favor & Spirit, even within 10 minutes. I enjoy the OPEN secret of Praise. But thank you for your Christian testimony! Anil Deo

Lisa Ricci

March 31, 2017 at 1:40 PM

Dear Anil. How proudly and how lovingly you express the love of God. I'm a believer so I agree with your words. I very much enjoyed your theme and the triplet format. All I can say is, God has always done right by me and for me as he has for others. Well done entirely.