REDEMPTION

She sat on splintered board

anxiously waiting to hear

God‘s soothing words 

to relieve her dispair.

For far too long

she has suffered the pain,

her family's indignation

their cruelty and shame.

It needed to end

something had to give 

her life must be mended

she needed to live.

"Oh God, please help me!"

her lips muttered prayers

"I am feeling so empty,

so scattered and frayed.

I left You too long

I blasphemed and I cursed.

I hated,  beriled you

now for what it is worth,

I have come seeking forgiveness

a lost lonely child 

a sheep in the wilderness

no direction, no guile"

Her tears started spilling

over ruby red rims 

Her throat was just tightening

as she heard the first hymn.

"There is a green hill far away.."

she remembered the tune 

she gathered composure

and started to croon. 

She stood fast in the pew 

Holding tight to the seats

Still trying to focus

and respond to the beats

The congregation sang

their voices soared high

"... He died to save us all.."

so who could deny.

The lights from the alcove

Twinkled bright in the night

fragrant smelling evergreen

a most beautiful sight 

 pine trees standing tall

with tinsel and angels,

the gold leaves enthralled

"Oh come all ye faithful..."

Another year will end soon

And a new one will start

This time will be different

With renewed strength of heart

It has taken too long 

To admit to her wrongs

now standing before Him

and singing His songs

"You are my Holy Father

And I am your child

I was made in your image

This I am told

So nothing's impossible

With You in my soul" 

She left the pew then

With peace in her heart

To greet the cool morning

His veil lifting the dark 

The Xmas service ended

Will the cycle repeat?

The uncontrollable lusts,

the episodes, the cheats 

She is temporarily troubled

Disoriented, unsure.

Smiling timidly now

she exits the door 

for she knows that her Father

Will always be there

To give her the strength

To face the New year