Crimson Baptism

I died

At the cross

United in his death

A crimson baptism in blood

I died

Crucified with him

The death I deserved

A crimson baptism of sin.

I died

Now born anew

Raised to eternal life

A crimson baptism of power

Omniscience

There were footprints in the clouds

That split through a sapphire heaven

That lit the firmament in rising flames

And consumed where darkness triumphed,

Where time and dust kissed in vain

And held each other in respected awe.

There are lightning bolts in the sky

From ancient thrones where justice reigned,

From ages past in colored adoration

And lined the road to redemption.

The everlasting love song echoed

Where crystal rivers split mountains

And praise rang through the universe

Where footsteps mark heavens presence.

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Written for Poets United

Knickerbocker Glory

He put his spoon into the cream

And felt about for the fruit

Strawberries

Raspberries

Perhaps a cherry

Seconds passed as he swirled

The metal chinked with the glass

Past meringue

Ice-cream

Even a cherry

Promises! Promises! He muttered

And proceeded to clear the contents

And he found the fruit

Deep inside

The realization of pure delight

Discovered in depths

Hidden in ice-cream

Set in jelly

Where eyes could not see

Its soft caress

Of joyous pleasure.

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Written for Poetry Jam

Crimson Exchange

Rescued from the guilt of sin

Rescued from the power of sin

Rescued from the bondage of sin

Rescued from the stain of sin

The beauty of mercy

Liberation of trust

Crimson exchange

Love

Joy

Peace

Patience

Goodness

Faithfulness

Self-control

Gentleness

Freed by God’s glorious grace

Freed by God’s overwhelming love

Freed by Christ’s amazing display

Freed by Christ’s transforming power

The difference of mercy

Provision of trust

Crimson exchange

Released

I wanted you to know my joy

Not just a touch of it

To feel the sun, because pain will destroy

More than love can reach, a glance

Towards the Father’s palace,

Yet when the night is past to now enjoy

The hope of treasure in your dance.

You can fill a vacant heart

With yesterday’s words

That hides outside wraths chart,

Better the smile filling hopes space

Enriched with the peace

That brings us here, once you released the hurt

Sown in crimson, healed with grace.

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Written for Theme Thursday

Stones

Ancient stones cry out and silence answers

From that deep foundation placed into time

It claims the cold, and woven through the years

Mercy softens the heart, found in granite

And cast within a seam of forgiveness.

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Written for Poetry Jam and Poets United

Father's Day

You run to greet me

Welcome me in

Put your arms around me

Celebrate my return.

Foolish and arrogant

My headstrong soul

Wanders and drifts

But you never fail.

Loving and merciful

You will never leave

Gracious and close

Safe in your embrace.