Heartbeat It is not I who cause my heart to beat. I am the recipient of life, The legatee of form. My heartbeat continues, unabated, Until You say, this much and no more, Then and only then, Will my soul take leave, Departing this earth, this time. I will my heart’s beating, Sound as a … Continue reading
From the Womb to Heaven
I write to honor and pray for the unborn infants who will be aborted each and every day. From the Womb to Heaven “Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord Praise and exalt him above all forever.” If Your heavens can bless You, Simply by being What You created them to be, As … Continue reading
Love Take Me Captive
O Captain of my heart On Love’s Tree You penetrate the Lie. You, victorious in Death, Descend, piercing the Earth To ransom Adam’s seed. Scale my stony ramparts; Pull down vanity’s tower; Besiege the Gates of Hell. Trumpet Your holy rage. As with thundering steed and burnished sword, Capture and hold fast my soul. Call … Continue reading
Onesimus
Lord make this useless beggar useful. Like the returning Prodigal Nothing recommends me, And everyone but You Condemns me, For my rags declare my misery. You see me But You do not turn away. You rush to my side, And embrace the little one Who wanders from Your side. I am to You The lost … Continue reading
