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Vespers

Oh, the Vespers!
The day is coming to a close.
And the Scriptures!
Can words our sins dispose?
And the Evening, 
With my head so lowly bowed.
Those Bible Proverbs.
Will they clear away the cloud?

I've been knocking all night long,
But the Church's door is closed.
I look through a crystal window.
I see the followers reposed.
I knock twice on the door,
Hoping for an invitation.
I only hear voices singing-
Singing "Jesus is Salvation".

I am knocking.
Please let a sinner in.
I knock louder,
And start prayful meditation.
The door opens,
But I see no people there.
Only a Bible on a pulpit
And the message becomes clear.

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nastyolives blegh Date: 8/19/2026 2:49:00 PM ever so relevant in today's world.. one can only hope to make it to the end. lovely read <3
Zyrool Gifford Date: 7/26/2026 11:14:00 PM Hello Hilda, this is a very moving and powerful write. Thank you for sharing this with us. Sending blessings your way my friend.
Bj Legros Kelley Date: 5/18/2026 5:59:00 PM Hilda, I added a reply to your question below, in the comment below. Hugs to you <3 Also, I want you to know, I absolutely understand where you are coming from, as I have been there. I wrote my own experience with those questions and the subsequent events in my poem 'Child of the King' if you would like to read it, I don't have rows and rows of poems posted, so its easy. It is on my first page, which now is on my 3rd or 4th row. I think the 22nd poem I wrote on here, so, 22nd from the bottom of the page. It was from when I was newly on PS. Sending you hugs and hoping that your day is blessed :) <3 Actually, I went ahead and reposted it today, so is easier to see.
Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/17/2026 10:28:00 AM Wow, this is a unique Christian poem. It makes you think. That first verse, what a calling. Second verse begins with the knocking, an action..I can almost see the person looking in the window..the followers reposed..is this in lackadaisical pose? Still, I wonder, was it too late…even for the church itself…hmm…great poem!
Bj Legros Kelley Date: 5/16/2026 2:25:00 AM I look to Christ alone, and not so much through the windows and doors of places who do not open to those who Jesus died for. He will open His ways to you, as He did utterly lost and dying sinful me. He loves sinners so much, He took the nails in His hands and feet to usher us into His love and hope, and when we ask Him to, He washes us of our sin. He is the Door, so, walk on in sweet sinner, Jesus loves you!! Your poem resonates with far too many, but, that is not with the Lord Jesus. Hugs to you, thank you for writing this powerful poem! John 3:16 <3
Ink Empress Date: 5/4/2026 6:36:00 AM The last line is so very moving dear hilda! What a powerful poem! And also your storytelling with imagery is so very vivid i saw through your lines! Brilliance! Faith within shall always be the light that guides you to the arms of beloved almighty. We are all sinners seeking forgiveness. Pleasure reading you today. Sending you light, always
Valsa George Date: 5/1/2026 11:07:00 PM This sounds like a mystical experience. If we knock and knock, the door will be open. God won't turn His back on any sinner, but will receive him/her with warm embrace. Powerful poem.
Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 4/30/2026 4:01:00 PM Hilda, Your poem is powerful and deep, and a pleasure to read. Thank you for sharing. :)
David Crandall Date: 4/29/2026 3:36:00 PM Very well constructed, well-written, powerful poem.
Joseph P. DiMino Date: 4/28/2026 9:50:00 AM Maybe they only let sinners into church? Those lock-out perhaps not so bad? Who knows, your poetry is a sanctuary and place where you can always visit with God. Keep writing so heavenly!
Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh Date: 4/26/2026 10:31:00 PM God is everywhere.A meaningful write.Like it.
Gershon Wolf Date: 4/25/2026 10:04:00 PM Whoa! This is one powerful poem, Hilda. ~ A Fellow Sinner
Sotto Poet Date: 4/24/2026 12:55:00 PM The imagery you have created is warm, visceral, and captivating. Excited to have read it! Hilda
Paula Goldsmith Date: 4/20/2026 1:12:00 PM I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Vespers" write. "Good Luck" if for a contest. Have a Lovely/Blessed Day writing away................
Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 4/20/2026 9:20:00 AM Dear Hilda,I like how the poem shifts from seeking people to finding only the Word, as if the answer was waiting in plain sight. Your clarity at the end lands with more weight than any welcome could. Amen! Blessings, Daniel
Victor Buhagiar Date: 4/20/2026 1:42:00 AM We are all sinners, but we believe. That's what God wants from us. Believe and repent. Great spiritual poem, which I appreciated.

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