Sam Kauffman Poet Terza Rima

Jesus

Jesus

Shepherd of my fugitive spirit shower “grace,” 
Emmanuel’s “joy” to hollow “life” in “holy” art,
As nail scarred hands I adore in tender embrace.

Selfless servant your signature of “faith” impart,
Word, as Judah’s Lion enfold this thirsting deer
To caress my uncircumcised and rowdy heart.

I sink into profound omnipotence -“love” so near,
Anointed “hope,” slow to anger, flows stellar 
Pure compassion heals blind deafness -miracles clear

Crucified gentle dove reconcile my residue of scars -
In nascent dawns dedicated to the living Daystar.

6-9-21
Contest: Jesus
Sponsor: Regina McIntosh

Prompt words
Holy, hope, life, joy, grace, love, faith

6-8-21
Contest: Jesus
Sponsor: Regina McIntosh

Couldn’t get bold or italics to work so I put the prompt words in parentheses.

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Bj Legros Kelley June 12, 2021 at 1:53 PM This is radiant and lovely! Bj Legros Kelley June 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM Also, I noticed how you did the prompt words, that was a good idea. I too tried everything to make the words bold. I did eventually find that there is a 'notes' box located beneath the box where we actually write. From that box we can add a picture as well as have tools to use.... but only for notes. There I used the wonderful box and was able to make bold the prompt words. I still had to use the box for poetry though, because otherwise nothing posted for anyone else to see! Hope this helps in the future. I don't know how others have managed that, though I see somehow others have been able to do it!

Joanna Daniel June 9, 2021 at 10:32 PM Brilliant, sure to place high, Sam:) love the way you included some titles of Lord Jesus:) Sam Kauffman June 10, 2021 at 9:57 AM Thank you so much Jo. Quite a challenge to describe the immense person of Jesus, and our relationship, in a few words. The titles I used are among my favorites, especially Emmanuel and Daystar. We are blessed to work at His side. Blessings to you.