This is one I hold close to the chest. I hope it’s not so close that it means nothing to you. Poem 236 out of 365 – There were flowers, red and gold.An intoxicating fragrance sprang forthFrom the garden that I was toldNot yet, not yet, not yet. Glistening leaves, a macabre greenBegging to be […]
Tag: wretch
Matthew 9:38
A day early because Christmas. May everyone have a blessed time of worship tomorrow. May more people discover the reason for our joy. Poem 225 of 365 – Your holiness is uncontained;Your glory blinds the unworthy.Temporal toys begin to fade.Their allure is impure compared to what you offer. When will every knee bow?Every tongue confess […]
Lonely Fool
Poem 223 of 365 – I feel like something sad tonightWould lighten up the mood.Music feigning loneliness gives meSomeone to feel close to.I shouldn’t be left to my own devicesHow long will it take for you to realize this?But don’t worry yourself too muchTonight’s all right alone.I’ll listen to my sad piano,And raindrops filling in […]
Rotted Mind.
This one is a little less “Polished” than what I’d normally post. Sometimes I just feel like I’ll never be more than a filthy dog. That I’ll drown in the problems I create for myself. This is about that. Don’t forget the last two lines ❤ Poem 215 of 365 – One more step was […]
Human Work
I’m experimenting with a new style. What do you think? Poem 205 of 365 – Work doesn’t help self.Humans in brokenness, in result do works.Results and fruitlessness make humans weak.Weak self makes indulgence easy. We cannot create the answers we need. Easy indulgence makes self weak.Weak humans make fruitlessness and results.Works do result in brokenness […]
Prayer for deliverance.
Another prayer. Matthew 28:11-30, Psalm 30:8-12. Poem 203 of 365 – Save me soon.Help me surrender.I am slipping slowly into silence.Be victor over viceBe peace in my very violent, volatile mind.My prince, please protect.My king, kindly come.My ransomed, wretched soul seeks rest. ~ Essie
Essie Writes Poetry 