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An Advent Poem; Luke 2:8-20

In the dark of the night a baby cried, In the dark of the night the power of sin died. A sign for Shepherds in poverty awoke, A song for angels, his glory bespoke. The saying told them a wonder for all, A meditation for Mary, pondering the stall. The Shepherds their work now done,Continue reading “An Advent Poem; Luke 2:8-20”

Lamentations 1.20 ~ Distress

Behold, O Lord; for I am in distress. My soul burns, My bowels are troubled; My choices are foul, Mine heart is turned within me. I feel diseased, For I have grievously rebelled. Abroad the sword bereaveth, Evil deeds abound, and At home there is as death.

Lamentations 1.19 ~ Ghosts

I called for my lovers, But they screened by calls. But they deceived me, They said they loved me. My priests and mine elders, The trusted ones. Gave up the ghost, The seplechure of roses. In the city, While they sought their meat. A sacrifice for the people, To relieve their souls.

Lamentations 1.18 ~ My Virgins

The Lord is righteous, I am not. For I have rebelled against his commandment. What do I get for willing ignorance? Hear, I pray you, all people, and behold my sorrow, Unrighteousness laid the first stone. My virgins and my young men are gone into captivity, I am empty and alone.