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Wednesday, June 04, 2003
Deliverance
Written for them quite some time ago. I can't remember in response to which question of eternal curiosity, perhaps of the "Why do we have to die?" kind. Neither can I remember if they liked it or just got creeped out by it. Of course, they always say they like it but...there was a look in their eyes... Deliverance Oh Lord, take my flesh away, So piteous are its moans; It hangs upon me all the day And drags against my bones. It hungers loud for food and drink, It savors woman's skin; It cares not where the soul would sink Nor wonders where its been, And at the sound of heaven's call Runs to hide its face, Never having asked at all: "Why am I in this place?" Beside the worm it crawls the ground And burrows in the sand, Safely wrapped in earth around, Safe from heaven's hand. It fears not you but bird and beast, The jungle's wet decay, Its carcass now a buzzard's feast, And prize for jackals' play. But oh, my God, I love it so, So warmly does it feel; It turns from things above it so And writhes beneath your heel. It covets life, the light of day, Finds comfort in its sleep; How unjust for you to say It is not mine to keep. Marvel at its lovely form Fit for works of art; If it could but be reborn I'd listen with my heart. For when I cower in my death Will you stem my fear? Will you give me living breath, Whisper in my ear? Will you tell me "All is well, Take refuge in the cross"? When they toll the graveyard bell Will you redeem my loss? Dare you try and comfort me With halo round my head? I beg you never let me see This body cold and dead. Oh, my Lord, my soul is sad Beneath its earthly end; It sings the song of one gone mad, A mind that will not mend. Forgive me, Lord, for having heard Not you but learned men, Who pierce themselves not on your word But on the scholar's pen. Put this heavy load aside, Lift away my sin; With the saints forbid me ride The roaring evil wind. When light of day dims to grey And night is falling down, Oh Lord take my flesh away - And lay it in the ground.
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by William Luse
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