A Restful Promise

By God's grace are faithful blest

Recalling the sins of my life,

I often ponder at the strife,

The strains of faith, of nerve --

Onus of days as mine to serve.

I never claimed I served it well.

In pious repentence, now I dwell.

In laden truth, my best fell short

And earthly worth of lame import.

But none ever felt remorse more.

No pleas can bear to be forswore.

Human frailties are alike for all,

Mere bling for Satan's trophy wall.

Yet, I sleep like a baby at night.

Angels dissuade the foils of rest.

Atonement rids my dreams of fright.

By God's grace, I am ever blest.

Author's Note

Sometimes a keen sense of calm befalls, and I feel at peace.

Reviews

[Onlyme]

I liked this a lot. None of us is perfect, we all have our downfalls and strives we have to deal with in life. But to come to terms with the past and upsets and maybe even say sorry or understand a little to why things did happen. Can give you a feeling of inner peace and comfort to move on.

[bigfootprint]

Thanks, Dawn. It is true. I would have to look close to find enough good outcomes to match my mistakes. But it all works out in the end if we let it -- and a little divine intervention.

[Einstein Noodle]

wow wow wow ... wonderful poetry ... hard fought for wisdom .. the kind that is a state of mind, heart and spirit and not words .. i love your soundly rhymed, and rhythmed poem .. one to tape to my bathroom mirror and read over and over ... i guess i am saying i hear this one loud and clear! thanks so much for sharing your Faith!
E.

[bigfootprint]

Like most writers, I think you and I look at our own lives closely for the influences and nuances that brought us through. I wouldn't choose to go through it again, but I wouldn't trade my experiences for a billy goat. Whenever we look back, we might find a toothy smile -- or a stinging tear.

[Einstein Noodle]

so true ..so true! :)

[Relic]

It's good to believe in something knowing it will all work out in the end. Faith is a powerful thing but will also test us from time to time.

Nice writing.

[bigfootprint]

One hundred percent true, Relic. Thanks for your comments.

[Chris]

As for the author's note - I know that one too.

Coffee and sunrise - full of promise to come.

[bigfootprint]

Thanks Chris

[John the Baptist]

This offering nicely blends humility and faith. The speaker is aware he has fallen short (probably much less than he indicates) but is sustained by his belief in the power of atonement, and he sleeps well. In this age of scorched earth politics, humility, faith and compassion seem to be in short supply.

[bigfootprint]

Thanks, John. You know the secret, and I commend you to a restful and contented sleep too.