Naked Beneath My Robe

Tossed into the stormy ocean
when life struck another blow
brined, devoid of all emotion
lost child from Land of Goshen
drowning in the ebb and flow
dragged to depths by undertow

Blind eyes were opened to the past
of stains, blemishes carried long
feint with sorrow, my fate cast
gasping for air, I breathed my last
Lyrics pealed from Savior's song
absolving me for rebellious wrongs

Gentle hands touched my feet
binding chains of sin were broken
Satan bellowed and roared in defeat
"Taste blood's wine until replete."
Was the Son of God who had spoken
to me on the beach when I had woken

Life rescued by the kind mercy of Him
cleansed when I'd been washed ashore
He whispered to me, "You can swim."
Angelic voices rose in requiem
Echoes from above, then nothing more
Naked, but for the robe of white I wore

April 21st, 2017

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 4/25/2017 9:27:00 PM
Unexpected poem completely different from its title... beautiful
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Lin Lane
Date: 4/26/2017 7:01:00 AM
Thank you, Pashang.
Date: 4/24/2017 10:01:00 AM
The 'Savior's song' washes our sins away...Great write Lin
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Lin Lane
Date: 4/24/2017 1:11:00 PM
Thanks Joseph. I'm always happy to read your comments.
Date: 4/22/2017 4:04:00 AM
I don't know why but the title brought me to exactly to what i expected. A stunning write. Are we not all naked in his light exposing our humility. A fav for me. Lots Of Love, always armand.
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Lin Lane
Date: 4/22/2017 7:07:00 AM
Thank you ever so much, Armand. He knew us long before we were able to be clothed. I appreciated your insightful comments.
Date: 4/21/2017 10:34:00 AM
These days my belief in god is becoming more strong, and with poems like these His divine Glory is becoming all the more evident.Thanks Lin.
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Lin Lane
Date: 4/21/2017 10:48:00 AM
Thanks ever so much, Miraj. Not just for your kind comments, but also for recognizing the power He wields and the rewards in store for those who believe.
Date: 4/21/2017 9:48:00 AM
Oh wow Lin the title pulled me in BUT the content was totally different from what I was expecting so beautiful and spiritually uplifting my friend, your faith shines from every line:-) hugs jan xx7
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Date: 4/21/2017 10:47:00 AM
Thank you for knowing me well enough to know the strength of my faith, Jan. I appreciate the poetic bond we have. ;-)
Date: 4/21/2017 8:50:00 AM
Lin, this was enchantingly gorgeous and I will admit, the title drew me in and now I am a bit embarrassed it did but also thrilled it did because your poem is amazing. I did not even realize it rhymed until about halfway through because the theme and subject was so spellbinding that I was lost in your thoughts and the rhymes were so smooth, they had become invisible...and that is a good thing to me. Really well done.
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Date: 4/21/2017 9:25:00 AM
Your confession is priceless, Chris. Now I'll confess that a bit of marketing goes a long way. ;-) Thank you for the awesome comments. They serve as a morning chant to my senses.
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