Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Poet Kyrielle

Oh Lord, Be Merciful

Upon the wings of mortal life we fly.
Roaming from cradle through soil, sky and sea,
We grope through sin like Adam; then we die.
Oh Lord, be merciful, I plea.

Our nascent hearts carefully trail life's terrains,
The path we walk is choice, not destiny.
Feeble, we fumble in our quest for frail gains.
Oh Lord, be merciful, I plea. 

Temptation shows her face at every turn
Deceitful words spur our soul to death's tree.
Like Eve, who ate the apple, our lives churn.
Oh Lord, be merciful, I plea.

The cross of iniquity is hard to bear,
In faith we turn to God on bended knee.
Craving a contrite heart devoid of fear.
Oh Lord, be merciful, I plea.

We beg for restoration, a fresh start.
That we may stand blameless and ransomed be,
Forgiveness is the gift Christ did impart.
Oh Lord, be merciful, I plea.

In a world full of woes we need great grace.
Eternal life, God’s gift, can set souls free.
That we may in heaven behold your face.
Oh Lord, be merciful, I plea.

Ó January 26, 2014
By Adeleke Adeite and Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Written for Poetry Soup Member Contest: Grab your Partner 
Sponsored By:	POETESS DARKLY

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Carol Eastman February 12, 2014 at 10:32 AM Congratulations on his GREAT winning poem... Loved it!

Sara Kendrick February 11, 2014 at 6:37 PM Way to go with this winning work..Congrats..Sara

Roy Jerden February 11, 2014 at 2:13 PM Congratulations Dane Ann and Adeleke! This poem reads like a hymn! Just lovely! Cheers, Roy