Kim Rodrigues Poet Kyrielle

Why Do I Need You Lord

WHY DO I NEED YOU LORD

Existence framed, for we do ask.
Why do I need you, Lord?
This catacomb. This human mask.
The emptiness is underscored.

You breathed first breath, into my lungs.
Why do I need you, Lord?
And later sent, dove-flaming tongues,
to breathe on me. My spirit soared!

You watched my thoughts. You showed me sin.
Why do I need you, Lord?
You gave me rules so I could win,
by claiming Jesus as my sword.

For you died, and did rise again.
Why do I need you, Lord?
At the right hand of God, You reign.
Our salvation bought by this accord.

When sorrow knocks me to the floor.
Why do I need you, Lord?
For my belief, will make me strong,
whilst tears, at night, can’t be ignored.

For You have made me passionate.
Why do I need you, Lord?
You also are compassionate.
This earthly sorrow thus explored.

Oh Jesus Christ, the lamb of God!
Why do I need you, Lord?
Dear sacrifice! These scars. I’m flawed.
Was doomed, until the lion roared.

And when this earth has passed away.
Why do I need you, Lord?
You will create the new earth’s day.
And this, You are my great reward!

8/22/2017
Kyrielle Form
Contest: James Edward Lee Sr Why Do I Need You Lord
1st Place

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Shirley Rebstock September 6, 2017 at 5:53 PM Congratulations, beautifully written. Kim Rodrigues September 6, 2017 at 6:45 PM Thank you, Shirley!

Eve Roper September 1, 2017 at 8:53 PM Outstanding verse , Kim,congratulations on your win... I do like this form Hugs dear friend ~`* Kim Rodrigues September 1, 2017 at 9:24 PM Thanks, Eve xx

Donna Roberts September 1, 2017 at 2:26 PM Amen Kim Rodrigues September 1, 2017 at 5:59 PM Thanks, Donna! xx

Janis Medders Tobechi August 31, 2017 at 10:42 AM Powerful poem with a powerful form. Congratulations on your win. Kim Rodrigues August 31, 2017 at 4:48 PM Thank you, Janis!

Dale Gregory Cozart August 31, 2017 at 9:41 AM Beautiful, Kim. Congrats on your win. Kim Rodrigues August 31, 2017 at 4:48 PM Thank you, Dale!

Joanna Daniel August 31, 2017 at 7:51 AM Excellent rhyme, Kim, and so meaningful, congratulations on your win, Kim:) Kim Rodrigues August 31, 2017 at 7:52 AM Thanks, Jo!

Subimal Sinha-Roy August 31, 2017 at 12:44 AM Congratulation, Kim on your well deserved win. Kim Rodrigues August 31, 2017 at 6:16 AM Thank you, Subimal!

James Edward Lee Sr. August 30, 2017 at 10:37 PM Congratulations!!! Kim co-winner number one. I was deeply impressed with your verse. for some reason it was an emotional read for me. And I'm not embarrassed to say I even shed a tear. There was something about your and Carol C. rhymes the deeply impressed and touched me. And the thought process was reminisce of my ideology and writing style. In essence gave me exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for your entry again. "There's praise in words and words in praise" James Edward Lee Sr Kim Rodrigues August 31, 2017 at 6:18 AM Thank you so much for taking the time to express how the poem made you feel! I had to push myself to write this one. <3 Kim

Vijay Pandit August 22, 2017 at 12:40 PM A wonderful tribute to the lord--good luck, Kim! Kim Rodrigues August 22, 2017 at 12:41 PM Thanks, Vijay! Blessings!

Dean Wood August 22, 2017 at 10:28 AM Not only will I say Amen, but wow what a great string of rhymes! A beautiful poem Kim! Kim Rodrigues August 22, 2017 at 10:29 AM Thanks so much, Dean!