Monday, April 17, 2017

His Image--By Marc Livanos--United States

His Image

Forgive my transgressions,
for my sins are against You.

In realizing my sins,
I sense Your pain.

Teach me kindness
to cleanse my heart.

In learning compassion,
I find inner peace.

Fill me with truth
to become genuine.

In being unpretentious,
I walk with You.

Marc Livanos’ poems have appeared in Straylight Magazine, Poet’s Espresso Review, Stray Branch Magazine, Old Red Kimono, Ship of Fools, Song of the San Joaquin Quarterly and others. His chapbooks “Panhandle Poet - Solitude” and “Panhandle Poet - Second Helpings” are available online at barnesandnoble.com.    

6 comments:

  1. Great poem is "His Image" Marc,
    Thanks for sharing these tremendous words of truth.
    I love the way this is expressed.
    Yancy



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  2. Dear Mark,
    This is so well-done.
    Thank you,
    Michael

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  3. Oh, the pain of existence when we realise our shortcomings in the eyes of God, together with our deep longing to change. A heartfelt poem.

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  4. Marc, You are an amazing writer! This is one of my favorite poems. Thank you for sharing your talent. I look forwards to reading more of your poems.

    Blessings,

    Glenda

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  5. Marc you have a beautiful gift in being able to express deep emotions that we all feel but are reluctant/embarrassed/ashamed to admit!

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