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This Naked Husk

Humbled before You
O Lord, I come ~
praying it's not too late
for my soul's restoration. 

 

I sit naked,
ashamed in my own stench,

its foulness offending my senses
as dead flesh falls away,

putrifying underfoot...


My vanity seeks covering,
fearing others notice

this naked husk.

 

O Lord, please,

recondition my soul ~

let it become

a better reflection of You.

 

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17. Socks Are For Naked People
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  • aboomer silver member
    November 20, 2008

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    Congrats on the Silver!

  • Starz of Heaven gold member
    November 20, 2008
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    Congratulations


  • Arkbear gold member
    November 19, 2008

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    Superb penning Tim....you set the bar high for Poets penning against your talent......always a delight to read your spirits voice....each S* provides song and strength....you have a powerful comand over the Poetic world.......good luck & God bless you,

     

     

    Bear ~


  • Freed by Mercy silver member
    November 11, 2008
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    I see this "stench" as sin. This is a brave poem and prayer, honest at it's very core.


  • Mirthryl
    November 10, 2008

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    Deep reflections, when illness strips so much of our sense of self from us, most of our privacy and much of our dignity.
    Most thoughtful "praying for my soul's restoration" when many would be focused and pleading for physical renewal.
    Excellent "my vanity seeks covering." Insightful and touching "O Lord, recondition my soul, let it become a better reflection of You."
    May you be blessed with peace and strength. :


  • Stingersinger53 gold member
    November 10, 2008

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    I am still amazed at your words. And the take on the prompt was again unexpected. I though you would have choosen the easier one, but of course I should have known better, right? LOL
    Good luck to you in the contest!!
    Hugs!!!
    Cayla


  • aboomer silver member
    November 10, 2008
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    Great title! Beautiful words!
    Lovely write!
    best wishes in the contest.

  • Starz of Heaven gold member
    November 10, 2008

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    Well I found this very unique take on the prompt but I like it we all have things in our life that could be made better with extra help I like that you capitalized the word You many would not good luck

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