Today, in our last class for "The Christian and the Arts," Mr. Whigham asked us to write a poem from the perspective of God, viewing us. The following is the poem I wrote. I don't usually write poems, but I'm glad I did it. I know it doesn't rhyme all the way through, I was trying to go for more of a "free-verse" kind of poem. I'd like feedback from friends on it! Be honest please!
O sinful child of mine why do you stray so far?
I have died for you, and yet you look away.
I love you, and yet you turn aside.
O sinful child of mine why do you forget my works?
I have made you, and I have formed you.
I have sought you, and I have known you.
O sinful child of mine why do you doubt me?
I have always loved my people, and I will always love them still.
I have ever been so faithful and I always ever will be.
O sinful child of mine, do you know that I see you?
I see your trials, and I see your pain.
I know your fears, and I know your shame.
O sinful child of mine, do you know my provision?
I have prepared a place for you, a place of rest.
I am waiting with open arms to hold you to my breast.
O sinful child of mine why do you stray so far?
I have died for you, and yet you look away.
I love you, and yet you turn aside.
O sinful child of mine why do you forget my works?
I have made you, and I have formed you.
I have sought you, and I have known you.
O sinful child of mine why do you doubt me?
I have always loved my people, and I will always love them still.
I have ever been so faithful and I always ever will be.
O sinful child of mine, do you know that I see you?
I see your trials, and I see your pain.
I know your fears, and I know your shame.
O sinful child of mine, do you know my provision?
I have prepared a place for you, a place of rest.
I am waiting with open arms to hold you to my breast.
Comments
Is this supposed to say "why do you doubt me?"
It is thought provoking. Good job!
The biggest hurdle is confessing that we are sinners. He came to save the sick, not those who are (or those who think they are) whole.
Thanks Jason, very nice poem :)