I wrote this poem some years ago when I was just 16 years old. At the time I was highly religious, and I am now a firm atheist. Oh how things change. I still like the poem, though. Notice the patterns of alliteration, etc.


With The Lord As My Salvation.

Though I come in anguish, this I pray:
That my spirit be not led astray,
That in peace and peril I live each day,
With the Lord as my salvation.

Though death besiege me I shall not fear,
To the Holy Spirit I must adhere,
His glorious grace I long to hear,
With the Lord as my salvation.

Through times of torment and in war,
When righteous blood begins to pour,
My faith shall strengthen all the more,
With the Lord as my salvation.

Amen.

Here is another poem I wrote when I was 16. I was experimenting with styles, and so this one is intentionally difficult to read. You may need to read it a few times to understand what is going on under the surface.

Come Forth!

Come forth!
look what we have done let
your eyes for a
moment blanket the oppressed
faces of those
we have spat
upon
Look!
their cheeks tear-stained
their lips long defeated by
poverty
eyes wearied searching for a
trace of hope just a small
trace
Listen!
let their cries conquer
your selective ears their
shrill screams seek to
be heard unanswered
prayers
evading pity as they plead for an
ounce of peace
Make haste!
follow the footsteps
previously taken let the fortunate
rub salt
in their wounds with your
skillful arrogance slam the
door on their
faces and rest your head
peacefully
on your pillow of pride
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