God Of Tender Mercies Poem by Christine K. Trease

God smiling through thorn-joy reflections
bearing tinges of pain that evolved from deeper knowledge.
A sagacity so profound, it hones the love so finely
it can pave the path to victorious and firmly assured ends.

The gift of desire to know and blazing wisdom
recalls memories of persecution and torment.
Scarred body and bruised mind you hung in agony
for all to see, yet you begged for their forgiveness.
This solely proved you not of this realm.

Rooted in bitter and built upon evil foundations,
they laughed and spat upon you sealing their destiny.
You pray for their like's redemption still

God smiling through thorn-joy reflections,
bearing my pain and forgiving my lack of knowledge,
tender is my heart and great my joy,
my redeemer, my salvation, my brother.