Sally Eslinger Poet Free verse

Psalm Lost Words

PSALM of Lost Words***

,My soul weeps
As the words are lost —
Like the decaying leaves of autumn,
Laying heavy from the frequent
Spring rains and — 
	after months of winds blown —
Massing along fence bases, waiting 
To be shred and swept over new              
   growing grass —
Merely words, joined from running
Thoughts, which also seem quietly
Massed these days when there has 
Been little more than sleep...
Forgive me, my sweet soul!
Do not weep...As I breathe
I yet exalt our redeeming king.
May I send to you
Again soft songs from my heart.
The joy of the poetry between us
Will rise to echo onwards;
To gather even from the dust
Some pastel particles to paint
New visions
In new light:
The living poetry
That dances in our souls.
Holy!  Holy!
Selah.

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(c) sally young Eslinger 5/21
Thanks be to God

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Joanna Daniel May 18, 2021 at 2:29 AM That's a beautiful way to praise our God, Sally:)

Beryl Edmonds May 17, 2021 at 9:12 AM I never though of sending a poem or a psalm up to the Lord in prayer, even though I’ve written many that I think He would appreciate. Loved your psalm of lost words…. Belle