Forgiveness

My ways, dear Lord, be slow to judge-
Else how might these my sins take flight?
I cannot alter if you grudge;
I cannot see without your light.

If you would that I change or budge
You cannot leave me to the night …
I need your mercy’s gentle nudge,
Forgiveness, if you want me right.

-jwm

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~ by John May on December 5, 2011.

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