Lent

What will I give up This year for Lent To honour my Saviour Heaven sent For mine has been A life of ease With little conflict Or disease Despite these blessings I’m still prone to sin And my devotion’s Paper thin Due to my pride I’m greatly flawed I rely on myself Instead of God And so this heart Is hard to reach Instead of learning I try to teach So I give up my pride This year for Lent Letting my heart open To the One God sent Stillness a choice aware of the breeze Praying God reveals The things He sees My desire grows For He comforts my soul Without our union I can never be whole.

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/10/2021 7:41:00 AM

A faith in God is the key to make all things better including us. Enjoyed reading your work ...I am not Catholic but I understand the principle behind this ritual. Sara

Timothy Hicks

Date: 4/6/2021 9:19:00 AM

I feel like I’m out of the loop ... don’t believe I’ve ever done anything for Lent (not a holiday that got a lot of exposure in my household). But you’ve penned some good thoughts, as per usual. The idea of fasting intrigues me .... a small does of physical starvation that leads to spiritual hunger.

Paul Callus

Date: 3/2/2021 11:30:00 AM

Lovely & uplifting, Richard. I believe fasting is healthy both for the soul and the body. ~ Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/3/2021 6:41:00 AM

Thanks Paul. How are you these days?

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/27/2021 7:00:00 AM

Read this to my husband who has learnt a lot about poetry soup and my fellow poets, through me. He loved this poem as I do, and said didn't Richard get POTD for this write?! Blessings, and hugs, Jennifer.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/27/2021 7:50:00 AM

Hi Jennifer, you are both kind. This one hasn’t had much response. Probably not everyone is familiar with the practice.