The Leavings

My Lord the end is near, gone within have I to thee…..
multitudes of bright, lemon drop, sweet tarts pave our way. 
Choosing now to remain, linger, going deep with in the ocean free.

Forms incorporeal above me rise to celestial sea. 
The earth bathes now in rarest form portrayed.
My Lord the end is near, gone within have I to thee…..

While Hosanna’s fade from still whole memory 
with outstretching hand a mate for me waylaid.
Multitudes of bright, lemon drop, sweet hearts pave our way 

Alpha and omega will we be, and from all sin have we been freed.
For we seek the harder path the joy delayed.
My Lord the end is near, gone within have I to thee…..

Yet, He abandons we, “NO He does NOT!” a different fate have we.
And, with golden kisses each soul drops as they pray. 
Multitudes of bright, lemon drop, sweet hearts pave our way. 

The larger scheme of dark and light replays with joyous glee.
Deep with our Lord, His Love He does display. 
My Lord the end is near, gone within have I to thee…..
Multitudes of bright, lemon drop, sweet hearts pave my way.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
August 16, 2010 at 8:57 PM
Congratulations on your great win, Deb.LUv, Andrea PS did I thank you for my win in your contest? I think not yet. So THANKS so much, sweetie!
Mannan Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 10:50 PM
Many congrats on your win for this lovely poem.
Cwiak Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 1:53 PM
Wonderfully written, Deborah. Congrats on your win in the contest. Dan C
Richards Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 1:49 PM
And you tackled so aptly, one of the harder forms as well!! Great work as always...Congratulations, Deborah!!! :)
Sweetheart Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 1:03 PM
Huge Congrats TEACH on your big win in the Left Behin contest with another brilliant composition of exceptional quality.. GREAT WIN.. enjoy this happy Sunday... yeah .. luv.. from pupil..
Devonshire Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 11:28 AM
Congratulations on your success, Deborah! Well deserved with this great poem. Love, Carolyn
Johnson Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 11:18 AM
Congratulations on this great Villanelle and win in the contest. Love, Joyce
Brown Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 11:13 AM
Congratulations on your win Deb in Catie Lindsey's contest "Left Behind". Love, Carol
Bloomsfield Avatar
August 5, 2010 at 5:45 PM
Excellent poetry,always a pleasure to read you,I just wish to have more time dear!Celene ma:)
Devonshire Avatar
August 5, 2010 at 5:36 PM
Truly breathtaking, Deborah. Fine poetry that should do well in the contest. Love, Carolyn
Goff Avatar
August 5, 2010 at 4:44 PM
I adore "sugar-free" lemon drops! talented one...jimbo
Sweetheart Avatar
August 5, 2010 at 4:19 PM
Amazing Villanelle form and words to delight Catie for her contest.. good luck .. a great idea of the Rapture and being left behind.. my entry is Gethsemane to Glory..luv.. my entry for u is also in... bikini days are here..yeah yeah yeah..
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