Shawn L. Bird

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poem-repentence December 23, 2014

Filed under: Poetry — Shawn L. Bird @ 11:33 am
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‘Marry in haste

repent in leisure,’

they say;

we repent

in long embraces,

loving looks,

and thankfulness.

We repent,

wrapped leisurely

together in sleep.

We repent

in steadfastness,

temperance,

and patience.

 

 

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19 Responses to “poem-repentence”

  2. Melody J Haislip Says:
    December 23, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    Oh, wow, I Really Like this! Happy Holidays!

    Reply
  3. Laine Jensen Says:
    December 23, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    Loved this, Shawn 🙂

    Reply
  4. righteousbruin9 Says:
    December 23, 2014 at 5:04 pm

    You make repentance a virtue!:)

    Reply
  5. syl65 Says:
    December 23, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    This is really beautiful, Shawn 🙂

    Reply
  6. Maxima Says:
    December 24, 2014 at 12:13 am

    My best wishes for a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! With love Maxima

    Reply
  8. uniqusatya Says:
    December 24, 2014 at 7:30 am

    Hahaha…more like it 😉
    Merry christmas!!!

    Reply
  9. dbp49 Says:
    December 24, 2014 at 10:49 am

    Then I think you must repent in happiness and joy.

    Reply

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