Grace and Disgrace

Grace and Disgrace

A Poem by bigfootprint
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Yet that very road to obligation Winds its way before God's throne

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Patience rises before the fall
As time speeds toward infinity.
Unmarked crossroads tempt and call
With lure of gross obscenity.
Man tests his faith, his way to earn.
He knows he must hasten his pace.
Decievers wail, his head to turn,
His purse and purpose to disgrace.

A man thrives closer to the sun,
Tramples all else beneath his feet.
With faith in God, when day is done,
He shall not succumb to defeat. 
In fearsome bravery he stands.
Honor bids he defend his world
Against evil's reckless demands,
Armored in faith, his flag unfurled.

He feels the fire of contrition
Sharpen his Sword of Damocles.
He rates last his own ambition --
Thrust and parry, duty to please.
Yet that very road to obligation
Winds its way before God's throne.
Prostrate and begging salvation,
He knows the cost, he must atone.

In dreams, he conquers his fears.
He prays at first scent of danger.
Braving the pall of worry and tears,
He kneels in awe at The Manger. 

© 2018 bigfootprint


Author's Note

bigfootprint
When poets plumb our own psyche for substance, it is like diving into the deep end of the ocean. Conscious faith is our only life raft.

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Lovely verse, meter and rhyme. I've found this to be true:

"He feels the fire of contrition
Sharpen his Sword of Damocles.
He rates last his own ambition --
Thrust and parry, duty to please.
Yet that very road to obligation
Winds its way before God's throne.
Prostrate and begging salvation,"

since Christ's cross provided my atonement
and resurrection proved he is Life, I walk in it.

I follow Christ. Write on!

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

bigfootprint

5 Years Ago

Thank you so much for your insights. It is the unanticipated challenges that test the mettle of the .. read more



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Lovely verse, meter and rhyme. I've found this to be true:

"He feels the fire of contrition
Sharpen his Sword of Damocles.
He rates last his own ambition --
Thrust and parry, duty to please.
Yet that very road to obligation
Winds its way before God's throne.
Prostrate and begging salvation,"

since Christ's cross provided my atonement
and resurrection proved he is Life, I walk in it.

I follow Christ. Write on!

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

bigfootprint

5 Years Ago

Thank you so much for your insights. It is the unanticipated challenges that test the mettle of the .. read more
This writing has a really nice flow, and I can see a lot of pride and faith in God and country here. "He kneels in awe at The Manger." A very powerful visual there. Nice job.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

bigfootprint

5 Years Ago

Could have been but isn't. But thank you. It's Manger (as in Creche), Iconic display of the holy fam.. read more
bigfootprint

5 Years Ago

Thanks Natalia, just so. And the second comment, a nice digression. Thanks. It is good to feel the s.. read more
bigfootprint

5 Years Ago

Should we re-title it "Grace Always Wins"?

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Added on July 23, 2018
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Tags: Character, honor, religion, duty

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bigfootprint
bigfootprint

Bossier City, LA



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Hi I'm Doug Fowler, age 77, proud American. Perpetual student, newspaper copy editor (retired), poet, novelist, painter, Christian minister, USAF veteran, and pool player. I live alone and like it (bu.. more..

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