The Angst of Night

Oh Lord, wouldst thou abandon me
my dirty hands besmirched with tears
trembling ‘mid a tortured truth
encased in walls of man made fears.

Would you pass judgment on the man
denuded of his soul
condemn the pieces of his life
denying he is whole.

Oh Lord, recant this heresy,
forgive such men their failing sight
do slowly in their darkest hour
lead them through the angst of night.


©9/18/2019

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Date: 9/27/2019 10:42:00 AM
I believe He will. Congrats on your win.
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Date: 9/27/2019 4:34:00 AM
- Congratulations on your lovely winning poem, John :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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John Lawless
Date: 9/27/2019 8:00:00 AM
Thanks Anne-Lise
Date: 9/26/2019 11:29:00 PM
Congrats on your win and God bless you!!
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John Lawless
Date: 9/27/2019 7:59:00 AM
Thank you Regina. An interesting contest theme and a not to easy thing to write.....
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