Remember me, O Lord,
When I ascend to thy heavenly kingdom,
The kingdom of darkness and death.
Remember the one who suffered
Great misery on this Earth.
I longed for love like I longed for thee
Who looked down at my grief
With disbelief and contempt.
I was content with meager bits of bliss
Thou sent my way so I can bear
The burden of my wretched life.
I sought love like a busy bee
Seeks flower all bright and fresh,
Eager to fill my home
With fragrance and with joy
Of budding love.
It warmed my soul in chilliness of night,
But only to deliver
Another ruthless blow
And cast me into the abyss of pain.
My heart was pierced by the merciless thorns,
Love flower’s generous gifts.
Blood oozed from jagged wounds
And fragile petals soaked.
I am a soldier on the battlefield of love
Exhausted and all bloodied by the fight
Yet always living through the hell of battle
And craving for one more.
Remember me, O Lord, this is I
Who sought deceptive sweetness of Love
Like wretched pilgrim seeks a blessed well
Amidst scorched desert under glaring Sun.
I longed to taste love potion sweet and fresh
To quench my thirst on my eternal quest.
Alas, it was for naught.
Remember me, O Lord,
When I ascend to thy heavenly kingdom,
The kingdom of love and repose.
Remember the one who found
None of this on thy Earth.
A PRAYER FLUNG UP TO THE HEAVENS... IN COMPLAINT OF NOT HAVING FOUND THE LOVE THEY WERE SEEKING HERE ON EARTH. DONE WELL AND THANKS FOR SHARING... BLESSINGS. LOVE, JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
What a heartfelt moving poem, powerfully written by a compassionate heart of love and forgiveness! I am deeply touched by your words so beautifully done Liana!
My dear Liana,
I am moved to deep emotion in sharing the sadness and sorrow and great misery your life on earth has thrown at you. By your poetry and by the words of your posted reviews, I have come to know that you are one who shines with glory when basking in beautiful and tender thoughts and expressions of the harmony of spirits of others.
It is in awesome admiration that I read of how mightily you have faced the hardships of a cruel and wicked world and kept your faith that there will be yet "The kingdom of love and repose."
Though you have suffered a wretched life overflowing with disappointments and jagged wounds, still you call upon your Creator to "Remember me, O Lord" and are ever grateful with a thankful heart for the blessing of your son whom you love "with all my heart."
With faith, I share with you my dear Liana that God has a special place for those who have suffered and kept their faith. And I tell you with confidence that the future of one who lives with God in their heart is to live in the heart of God.
Liana, I love the way you use such clear imagery and I just think this is a great poem! I've been going through some rough times lately - so this poem especially ministered to me.
Love the passion and longing with which you write! Form and rhythm please, and you pluck at our heartstrings all too effectively.
Thank you for sharing this! 'Pea' <3
This is truly nice...a poem that gives one inspiration to live past the journey of life and find their true love within the Heavens...I liked this poem...
You truly did an excellent job
Translating this beautiful prayer
I certainly never thought of
heavenly kingdom, as
Darkness and death
But I guess for the love ones left on earth it would be!
Beautiful,I think its sad and painful!
Yet I found it to be inspirational!!
Outstanding write!!
Peace love and hugsss....Morning star
You will surely be held with in God's tender loving arms. Much pain is emitted from your work. It touches my soul. I wish there was something I could do to help you... I will pray extra hard for you to find peace and happiness. Please read my poem,, Walking Hand In Hand. Its helped many.....God BLESS...M
You have written a beautiful, heartfelt prayer. I am reading this before I go to bed. It has warmed my heart in ways that you cannot begin to imagine. It speaks to faith and belief in God. I am glad that I found you.
I am a soldier on the battlefield of love
Exhausted and all bloodied by the fight
Yet always living through the hell of battle
And craving for one more.
Sadly, that seems to be the way of love more often than not. A prayerful offering, Liana; thank you for sharing it. Love and best wishes to you,
I agree with Andre... I didn't understand the third line of the first stanza. I hope for a heaven filled with light and living. :~)
This poem speaks of those who search their whole lives for a love that never quite materializes...yet the Lord will fill their hearts with love in that perfect day.
Liana, a broken soldier, exhausted and bloodied by the fight, yet always living through the hell of battle and craving one more (this is oh so true in so many people's lives) I loved the metaphor in this poem and the beautiful inspirational aspect of it. The images were magnificent and it flowed with grace and dignity. An excellent write!
...in sadness of ink...all the remembrance of earth...is asked of One in the heavens...with hope...there to be found.
this is beautiful poetry Liana...
John
This poem would reach its star without the third line of the first stanza.
Outstanding composition... "REMEMBER ME, O LORD" makes the reader's heart boil its emotions. I had to dry my tears to follow my second reading. This poem is a poetic bouquet.
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Much Love,
Always!!
The Lord never forgets his own
I'm glad to have read this poem .
Bless you .
Paul
A very sad poem . . . so beautiful!
Take care,
Lance
I am moved to deep emotion in sharing the sadness and sorrow and great misery your life on earth has thrown at you. By your poetry and by the words of your posted reviews, I have come to know that you are one who shines with glory when basking in beautiful and tender thoughts and expressions of the harmony of spirits of others.
It is in awesome admiration that I read of how mightily you have faced the hardships of a cruel and wicked world and kept your faith that there will be yet "The kingdom of love and repose."
Though you have suffered a wretched life overflowing with disappointments and jagged wounds, still you call upon your Creator to "Remember me, O Lord" and are ever grateful with a thankful heart for the blessing of your son whom you love "with all my heart."
With faith, I share with you my dear Liana that God has a special place for those who have suffered and kept their faith. And I tell you with confidence that the future of one who lives with God in their heart is to live in the heart of God.
I add my prayer to yours, Liana.
Love,
Richard
with love in Christ, -zach
Amen!
John Michael
Thank you for sharing this! 'Pea' <3
very nice Liana...
Newfie Hugs, Rose
Translating this beautiful prayer
I certainly never thought of
heavenly kingdom, as
Darkness and death
But I guess for the love ones left on earth it would be!
Beautiful,I think its sad and painful!
Yet I found it to be inspirational!!
Outstanding write!!
Peace love and hugsss....Morning star
God bless you. Kathy
Aside from that line, I love the poem.
Thanks,
Jill
Exhausted and all bloodied by the fight
Yet always living through the hell of battle
And craving for one more.
Sadly, that seems to be the way of love more often than not. A prayerful offering, Liana; thank you for sharing it. Love and best wishes to you,
Regis
This poem speaks of those who search their whole lives for a love that never quite materializes...yet the Lord will fill their hearts with love in that perfect day.
Cryssa
Georg
Be always safe,
Karen
so well penned
love & peace be with you always
William
this is beautiful poetry Liana...
John
Outstanding composition... "REMEMBER ME, O LORD" makes the reader's heart boil its emotions. I had to dry my tears to follow my second reading. This poem is a poetic bouquet.
In admiration,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU