How Silent is Time
How silent is time as she peeks in the crib
another slave born
to laugh and to mourn
crafted in wisdom from dust and from rib.
How lofty is time as she heralds the youth
the heart is deceived
innocence grieved
death is conceived
as rosy red kiss betrays venomous tooth.
How angry is time as she stands to accuse
to infinite fire
the thief and the liar
whose wrenched entire
is covered in mire
the judgement is just and death comes to bruise.
How awestruck is time as she looks at the Son
love like rain
pumps through veins
washing stains
breaking chains
perfection slain
salvation obtained
Death is defeated, the battle is won.
How blessed is time when at long last has died
when she is forgotten
her garments have rotten
by the Only Begotten
who will reign forever as the Head of His bride.
Forever glorified.
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This stirs deep waters. Love it. ❤️
Powerful…
This stirs deep waters. Love it. ❤️
This is incredibly powerful, I felt the poem rising in my chest as a read!
This was amazing! 💜
Thanks for sharing 😊 It was a great read. All the best and happy writing.
That was beautiful, amazing job!
just beautiful
Definitely surreal! The Biblical themes can be though. I love the idea of time as a bystander with a full range of emotions as she watches our creation, straight through to our redemption until time is no longer needed. Beautiful. Well done on earning top story.
nice.. =)
Moving. Excellent work. 🥰