Beautiful Scars Poet Blank verse

Wages of Sin

how much does a transgression cost,
there shan’t be wealth when sin is free-
for I have been to hell and back,
o, how can I go on in fear?
forget the woe beneath my cage,
and WAGE THE SIN within my rage;
I must believe in lighter nights-
beneath cement the gold seeks hope,
yet ‘tween the shades of doing wrong,
my fault has seen what I saw not-
digress with souls of graven sins
and starve for what I knew was right

there is no shade to protect me,
I’ve counted riches (brush away)
for wealth of plenty wears kindness;
atonement freed what once was jailed
then liberty became my truth

deceit and lies are always bought
when honest truth is never taught-
for life became surreal to me
          PLEASE HELP ME CHOOSE A RIGHTEOUS HEART



October 15, 2019
Wages of Sin
Edward Ibeh

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Kim Rodrigues November 5, 2019 at 7:21 PM Nicely said! Congratulations, Luloo! Beautiful Scars November 6, 2019 at 9:45 AM thank you lovely Kim x:)-luloo

Edward Ibeh November 5, 2019 at 6:44 PM Heartiest congratulations on your well-deserved win, LuLoo:-) Such a fantastic poem, as usual. Thank you for participating in my contest! Beautiful Scars November 6, 2019 at 9:45 AM I am honored dear man! thank you so much, be blessed x:)-luloo

Winged Warrior October 15, 2019 at 12:05 PM Hitting the nail on the head again Lu...powerful impact verse...sending healing poetic love my friend...^WW^ :o) Beautiful Scars October 31, 2019 at 8:10 AM thank you for the healing poetic love dear WW :)-luloo

Regina Mcintosh October 15, 2019 at 9:25 AM This is a wonderful write. I loved it dearly. Sweet lady, thank you for it. God bless you with many more beautiful poems. Love, Gina Beautiful Scars October 31, 2019 at 8:10 AM awww thank you so much for all your amazing comments and always making the time to visit. You are a true gift. Many thanks! :)-luloo

Joseph May October 15, 2019 at 8:24 AM "Deceit and lies are always bought when honest truth is never taught",.. true words Lu Loo, Well penned... Beautiful Scars October 31, 2019 at 8:09 AM surely deep indeed- thanks dear Joey :)-luloo Beautiful Scars October 31, 2019 at 8:09 AM do you mind if I call you that?

Chris Green October 15, 2019 at 7:25 AM I am always amazed when I visit your page Luloo and this time is no different. The way you craft you phrases so that the words have their own voice is fantastic. Best wishes in the contest Beautiful Scars October 31, 2019 at 8:08 AM aww thanks so much sweet Chris :)-luloo