Ledger

Hereto while my soul lies dying,
throttled by the winds of change,
hobbled by the wrath of ages,
nothing but a gasp remains.

There abides a wisp of pity
tempered with a shred of grace,
an iota of compassion
on this saint/sinner's face.
 
I'm not meant to meet my maker
till I've done what I must do
to set the ledger to His liking,
strike a chord 'twixt me and you.

then will I be granted access,
pity, grace, compassion mixed,
I won't need exoneration,
all my feats and foibles fixed.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Lane Avatar
August 15, 2016 at 9:52 AM
Hi Keith. I haven't been around lately to read your fine writes, but I had to comment on this wonderfully worded Quatrain. It's quality, as always. Stay well/
Bickerstaffe Avatar
August 15, 2016 at 1:42 PM
Your visits are always most welcome! Best wishes, Keith
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