hymn
July 17, 2008
the darkness of my blackened soul
what fear of love
and shame of loss
that i should forth my self its lame
but wallow in this earthen fame
you grace my heart rejoice my weakness
given my pride
and forthright guile
if i should seek myself once more
you should turn your face and me abhor
oh life of loss
so filled my fears
that i called out in shame and tears
to know my life a passing shame
to know your son for me he came
equal parts
June 17, 2008
i watched with pride
but entirely aware
of a sense of shame
in praising what should
surely be an expectation
and not the celebrated exception.

