He Called Me By Name

A Poem by Don Shaw

Sometimes when things seem to be falling apart, they actually fall into place.

                                     He Called Me By Name

                   My choices left me lonely,
   and darkness was a friend.
   Huddled in damp doorways,
   seeking protection from the wind.
   it was in a three week blackout,
   I took my final drink.
   upon an ice cold slab,
   my pulse began to sink.

   viewing from a corner,
   I saw my body float.
   In my ear He whispered,
   and upon my soul He wrote.

   He called me by name!
   He called me by name!
   He called me by name!
   And freed me from my shame.

   As He gave me purpose,
   and told me what to do.
   with in my lifeless nostrils,
   His Holy Spirit blew.
   I flew up from the table,
   gasping for some air.
   Meeting eyes with doctors,
   with quite a ghostly stare.
   First thing I noticed was,
   the removal of my pain.
   Then a conscious awareness,
   that He had called me by my name!

   He called me by name!
   He called me by name!
   He called me by name !
   My life began to change!

© 2013 Don Shaw

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ShelleyA

Hi Don. A beautiful write and testimony of saving faith in the Lord that is moving. You paint a vivid picture of His call to you that was life changing. Flow and rhythm is melodic. Excellent use of repetition for emphasis of His love for you. A lovely song that I can relate to. Well penned. Write on!

Posted 11 Years Ago

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11 Years Ago

thank you so much

11 Years Ago

You're very welcome Don. It's a pleasure to read your work. Have a great day.

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catofjade

He called you by name, and yet, all through your life, so many people have done the same...what was different, what was new? They saw what you showed them...He saw... you.

Beautifully written, real and clean. I loved it.