“AdamAnt”

There`s no bargainin`
with this thing called sin.
It`s shut the door
or let it in.

And though temptation
has its lure,
the return diminishes
that`s for sure.

Like “turkish delight”
once in sight
it`s more tantalizing
with each bite.

So, flee my friend
for thy life,
like Joseph did
from Potiphar`s wife.

And take heart
if wrongly accused,
though neck be in irons,
and feet with shackles, bruised.

And cling to that
which you know is true,
for your Vindicator
will come for you.

And, lift you up
out of the mirey clay
and set you with
Kings and Queens someday.

Drewberry
April 20th, 2019
Saturday

 
 
 
   “Jericho”
 
  I prayed to You
    to deliver me  
 from inappropriate
 affections and tendencies.
 
  Yet again, in my face
 was the source
 of my indignity,
 shame and disgrace.
 
  I wondered why  
 it happened so,
 I became upset
 and filled with woe.
 
  Then occurred  
 a thought like gold:
 It`s no straw house,
 rather, a stronghold !
 
 Thus, in my mind
 those walls do rise;
 thick and high,
 touching the skies.
 
  Then, You, dear Lord
 whom I revere,
 seemed to whisper,
 “In prayer, persevere.”
 
  Keep on asking
 that I`ll make it so,
 like the fallen walls
 of Jericho.
 
  A.B.Adams
 August 18, 2020