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jlocke
Member

since 2000-09-10

Posts 169
CC,TX

0 posted 2000-09-10 07:33 PM

The Beast

I’ve fallen prey to the beast once again.
I fear this time I may die.
I tried to stay away from its unholy sin
And far from its deceptive lie.

But it reared up, showed its fangs
And took aim straight for my heart.
Its power can drive a madman sane
Or rip a sane man apart.

Further and further it sunk its teeth in,
Seems it will never let me go.
I think this pain will never end,
No mercy will it show.

It threw me into its dark pit of light.
Down, down, down I fall
Though I see I have no sight
It will be the end of us all.

I cried out to He who has all answers,
‘What ever shall I do?’
I would trade it for a thousand cancers.
Of this beast I wish I never knew.

Then a voice said,

“Child, your tormentor is not a beast,
You are looking at it all too wrong.
It is something of which you should feast
For it is much more beautiful than a song.

You say this time you may die.
Don’t worry this beast won’t kill.
It’s truly the Law we hold most high
It is Love, Love under Will.”

jlocke

[This message has been edited by jlocke (edited 09-10-2000).]

HerMelness
Junior Member

since 2000-07-12

Posts 37
Bridgewater, NS, Canada

1 posted 2000-09-10 07:43 PM

I'm kinda dazed.. did you seriously write this?! It's fantastic. Amazing. Your ability to create images from words is unmatchable. I am incredibly impressed. Fabulous Job!

Later days and God bless..
~Mel~

-Wherever you go, go with all your heart.-

Alle'cram
Senior Member

since 2000-02-28

Posts 1816
Texas

2 posted 2000-09-10 08:18 PM

Hi jlocke,
Welcome to Spirituals. Wow, great poem!
You have articulated your faith so well. A wonderful read and I especially liked your last stanza and the richess of the meaning.
btw, I do hope your health is not in serious jeopardy. God is so compassionate and He extends mercy to us all, old testament or new. Bless you much. Love, Marcy

jlocke
Member

since 2000-09-10

Posts 169
CC,TX

3 posted 2000-09-10 08:48 PM

Mel and Marcy,
Thank you for your kind words.
jlocke

WhtDove
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

4 posted 2000-09-10 08:59 PM

jlocke Welcome to Passions!

I am locking this thread because you have the same one posted in Open.

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