Jo Bien Poet Verse

Redemption

I thought redemption had finally come
From prior sins and bad acts
But now I know I have not paid enough
To get out of this devil’s pact

No forgiveness, no act of contrition
No answer to my pleas
Not even begging for mercy  
Contrite, on bended knees

The wounds that I have inflicted
Will keep me in this hell
And darkness will surround me
For as long as I can tell

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Audrey Haick January 21, 2010 at 8:42 AM Congratulations on your poem being featured this week, JB. We know as long as we ask God for forgiveness, He gives it. That doesn't mean that we don't suffer for our actions. Just the knowledge that we're forgiven should give us hope. The real tough part is forgiving ourselves. Great write! Goes to my favs. Peace, Audrey

Sara Kendrick January 21, 2010 at 7:36 AM Congratulations on your featured poem. Good rhyme and rhythm. Keep the creative pen flowing. There is redemption to all who will come. Sara

Matthew Miles January 21, 2010 at 6:06 AM So dark. I love it. Redemption is earned eventually by those eager to redeem. Regards. Matt.

Ernilando Tugaff January 21, 2010 at 2:12 AM Congratulations for bein gfeatured this week. Ernilando

Janette Fisher January 20, 2010 at 12:23 PM Many congrats on your featured piece this week. Rgds Janette

Adeleke Adeite January 19, 2010 at 8:23 PM This is a wonderful piece, congrats on your well deserved feature. keep writing. Your poetry friend Adeleke

Elaine George January 19, 2010 at 2:58 AM I believe any good soul does not allow himself to be redemed until he has righted the wrongs he has done. Powerful writing, J.B. Lainie

James Fraser January 18, 2010 at 12:41 PM Many congratulations on your poetry being featured this week >> James

Carol Sunshine Brown January 18, 2010 at 3:36 AM Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week J B. I hope you have many more. Have a wonderful week. Love, Carol

Caroline Cécile Delacroix January 17, 2010 at 9:32 PM I think it is probably more difficult to forgive oneself than being forgiven. Great poem! Congrats on your poem being featurd this week. Caroline.