Accede me this day's breath

God grant me strength

rouse vigorously

this vessel of clay

bolster this enervated soul

that I might rise

yet another day.

Give me mortal strength

accede me this day’s breath

until morning is nigh,

peaceful

I shall once more

evade death.

Settle this heavy heart

weary in worry I lay

time spilling out before me

memories rise and fall

in a dreams lucid decay.

Worry not

for this tempered soul

I’ve long surrendered my pride

humbly renounced

in glaring defeat

my ego left dead along the wayside.

I have wept a thousand silent tears

something you already know

broken,

in twisting madness

these chided hands I show.

clean before your reverence

unabashed

I shall stand aware

rid of all my sins

these clean hands laid before you,

I bare.

Reviews

[Inyourshadow]

The prayer for serenity so comes to mind reading this powerfully religious poem,

In twisting madness
these childed hands I show ~

at first reading I read these childs hands I show as in come unto me as children, Either way this is my favourite part, for tears were made to cleanse and you were made to write as this is beautiful. keep em' coming

ps Of course your avatar is sexy in a non homo erotic way lol

[lisameryl]

Powerful and thoughtprovoking verse...deeply heartfelt sentiments! Big applause for this brilliant and beautiful write...take a bow and pat yourself on the back! Be proud of this gem!

[Emily B]

masterful work, one that I needed today

good to see you

[G. K. Bostic]

Excellent write!

"I have wept a thousand silent tears
something you already know
broken,
in twisting madness
these chided hands I show."

So familiar are these thoughts, and so well written....beautiful!

[Jūdan FyreHeart]

=D This is very powerful! The submission, humble admissions to your place within the grand scheme of everything. The quiet lingering sensations of hope, desire and wishing while continueing the acceptance and absolute respect. Great job! =D

[Brad]

WOW! i love the surrender and the pleading for strength...oh, how we all ask for it...some from the wrong sources...some from within some from without

[Coyote Poetry]

A strong prayer. More of a realist prayer. I like the feel to overcome many things and face the end with clean hands. A outstanding poem. Thank you.
Coyote

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Peaceful Poem! The feeling was wonderful as I read, another great write!

[KAREN]

Beautiful prayer! Gives one strength to face another day, knowing God is on their side, and that he's listening to our every prayer!

[Margaret Marie Hubbard]

It's refreshing to see hope in eternity and forgiveness. I enjoyed this!