Hell In My Bones(Even Though I Have Seen The Light)

I'm old enough to no better but sometimes still careless

 

Unstable intuitions

Sometimes leads my intentions

Into confusion

Causing the water under the bridge

To rise and wash it out.

 

Gut reactions become insecure

When the fire of compassion

Turns cold as ice

Due to frozen anxieties.

 

Lord knows I’m not perfect

Even though I have tried

Walking on water

Only to end up drowning

While taking innocent swimmers

Down with me.

 

With age has comes wisdom

And now I know my place

Is along the shoreline

Being a pillar of faith

In the community of humanity.

 

That doesn’t stop me

From giving in to the temptation

Of testing the calm sea

Only to create rough waters.

 

I know deep down

There is hell in my bones,

So I thank God

That Jesus’ blood

Runs through my veins.

Reviews

[emmajoy]

Temptation is part of Man's nature, often succumbed to with a nod to discretion .. but just now and again.. some of us (not me, of course!) re-visit our past just for the last time until the next ime!

Your poetry has so altered over the years, Dale.. it's always varied according to topic but somehow there's far more power.. or is it defined restraint these days! Must have read quite a few of your posts, this seems to be one of your finest..

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Ahhhh why thank you classy lady… one of my favorites I wrote.

[emmajoy]

There you go, am a mind-reader too! Must close down shop now.. but, will be back.

[Dhaye]

There's always a spark inside of us, but it's our choice to let it grow into a flame and burn us...or fight against it until you see it as a dying ember. God is good all the time. He will always lead us to the right way.
I admire the honesty of the voice here.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you so much for those endearing words.

[Dhaye]

You're welcome.

[Robbie~xoxo~]

Amen to that!...

You are human, you will fall into the trenches of temptation...
but it's what you learn, that matters most...~xoxo~

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

How right you are my dear… thank you for reading and responding. xoxo

[Robbie~xoxo~]

It's my pleasure, dear friend.. ~xoxo~:)

[Sheila Kline]

Oh, I think we all have a bit of this kind of desire to speak out, give in to the temptation before us but it is the last verse that brings us back home to where we belong!
Yes, thank God!!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you for the review and I thank God for your exsistance.

[Sheila Kline]

As I do for yours Dear Dale!

[Marie]

All of us are tempted toward rebellion at times. I can't help my own urge to stir things up. But that isn't necessarily a bad thing, Maybe its being a "rebel with a cause".

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

You said it… thank you so much for the input.

[Ruth]

Excellent - it does level out, the curiosity can burn, yet, the purity of heart can cleanse - nice combo! x

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Wow I love how you put that… you are even poetic in your review… thank you so much Magick Heart.

[Ruth]

lol Not sure about the Poetic in review but you are welcome hon x

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

I found it very poetic… xoxoxo

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

we must be cut from the same cloth...fire in our eyes...but love scattered like wild flowers by faith. Some people call me demanding, bossy, outspoken, cold....others call me shy, nurturing,mysterious, faithful...I just call me versatile:)

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Many layer, we have many layers and yet some people try to define others by one impression or outer appearance.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

ah,... the truth for many...alas I too have stood in those same moments of my life...I really like the truth behind this writing...the words you chose to convey this is very fitting and and showcases your ability as a writer.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Why thank you so much.

your most welcome

[Relic]

I wish my intuition and gut reaction was more apparent and clear but alas I still wander by the warnings without a notice. As for the poem itself. I guess character traits have something to do with it or something to that nature. I think we all have a piece of this in us. Always a good poem from you that makes one think.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you sir… appreciate the feedback.

[Ghost of Jupiter]

There is much to be said about this poem, Cowboy, but I can not seem to get the words out of my heart .... so I will just say I loved it... thank you for posting, a truly needed read for me tonight.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Wow well it pleases me to know that my words can be helpful, that is the ultimate compliment.
Thank you for reading.