Baptism and Firefight

Poetic Pilgrim's Progress

Deonils
I
to immerse a body, to die ...
Baptism

to immerse one's mind, to draw out
Exegesis

to immerse the heart, control my eye:
Sabbath

to bury one's memory, and yesteryear's doubt -
Death

II
to have been taxed in blood, system made us pay -
First

to have turned to the Great Mystery, the Alpha Way
Last

to have received forgiveness; give everyone anyway
Agape

Published by Deonils

I became a teacher in South Africa; since then I have worked in government, schools and higher education. My small business utilises my teacher-training & adult literacy interests/skills.  View profile

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  • Tina Twito8/11/2009

    I really like your form here as well as oyur powerful words. And your daughter is a charmer!

  • John Smither8/8/2009

    Well written.

  • Deonils8/7/2009

    Hey Cherie, good to see you. (Apologies to Linda Johnson... my hurried typing/pecking called her Londa a few times too many. Forgive me as I try to be a better typist or a more patient responder) Shalom and thanks to you too Cherie.

  • Cherie Bowser8/7/2009

    Very beautiful!

  • Greenhill8/7/2009

    What a little doll she is - such a beautiful smile! Great peom also but the kid is better!

  • Linda Louise Johnson8/7/2009

    Beautiful and mysterious, full of profundity. Thanks.

  • Roberta Baxter8/7/2009

    Agape love. The best! Well penned piece and enjoyed fully.TX

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