The Obligatory Plea Poem by Dorothy Kardas, Psy.D. Th.D.
The Obligatory Plea
To breathe for all ye
In times of dreadful iniquity
Sway of chronic deceit,
Vicious misdeed -
The destroyers of nobility,
Costly bought dignity.
Being pitilessly firm...
For nothing eludes His Eyes -
The deadweights, earthly - perilous ties!
Is the work a continual, solemn prayer?
Is the work a self-seeking,
(Scandalous!) misdeeds purveyor?
Distaste the outlook earthbound
Where no durable content
And stirring hope are found.
Detest the pagan, vain efforts -
Hostile to the uplifting Design
The unchecked, reckless decline.
Staring in the face of abhorrent reality...
For sin offended Thee in unsightly infinity
The fruitless enslavement
Far advanced is the night,
The enemies of sanctity
Aiming at denying this dazzling Light,
Toiling against sound reason
Vainly struggling to dethrone Thee -
Mindless, coldhearted treason.
Oh! The Liberating, Life-giving power of Thee,
The trustworthy, unrivaled, foolproof!
Essence of Christianity...
Sin offended Thee in frightful infinity
No finite creature
Could earn fit reparation
For sin's perpetration
And, adoring His Blood and Tears
Is to pacify discouraging, hopeless fears.
To be unattached with unclouded eyes
Hidden in The Wounded Palm...
While soul no longer dies...
Freed from life-defying lies
And illusion creating ties.
Clothed in the garment of opulent grace
To finish the costly won...
Triumphant race.
Sin offends Thee in infinity...
To be delivered from all except Thee
To clearly see... to justly be...
In Bloody Hand be washed and free
To breathe for all ye...
In days of frightful iniquity
(Oh! speak through me to 'all' ye...)
And, the Bread of Heaven
Illumine darkened minds
And ignite somnolent hearts,
For each step entertains
The thought of salvation
Or horror of damnation...
Set on fire the feeble flame
Of 'human goodwill'
To relish its fill...
WOW! What a masterpiece! Sin is our greatest enemy and tragedy! I'll be re-reading this one many times for sure and share it with my lost sheep in my family. Thumbs up! 10+++
Dr. Kardas, we absolutely love this superbly written poem with profound content! ! ! Indeed, if we realized how ugly our soul becomes when we stay in sin, we would be horrified & on our knees begging our merciful Lord for forgiveness. God bless you always! 10!
Dear Dr. Kardas, with the weight of spiritual ills, and rebellious or indifferent spiritual attitudes, one can't have any lasting hope or expect any real and lasting happiness in this life and the next. Powerful spiritual kick and argument in this great poem on eternal danger of sin! To live rooted in God's evertender love is our only hope. God bless you always! 10+++
Dr. Kardas, I have reading & reading with such awe and admiration for your bold truth. Please check message on your new poem. There aren't any words left to describle what reading your poems have done for me. I feel ashamed yet re-awakened to search my soul. You certainly can make the tears flow. SIN IS AN UNGLY BEAST you have revealed through your words. God be with you.
Dr. this is the most powerful poem about the ugliness and seriousness of sin I have ever read on any site! ! ! Everyone shoud read this great masterpiece for in this age society is rapidly losing the awareness of sin. I am sending this mighty poem to my family members & friends. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! 10+++++ Laura & family
Dr.Kardas, your poem exhibits the highest standards of expression & most urgent & important topic of the seriousness of sin. Absolutely agree that God who is infinite love wants the sinners to develop an attitude of infinite grief in particular for grave sins. We shoud always feel sorry for all the sins we offened Him so greatly & implore continually His Merciful Heart to forgive us. God bless you in all your work! 10+
Dr. Message of the greatest significance in elucidating the drama and dreadful consequences of sin, for each sin rejects Christ and His redemptive Sacrifice and His graces. Loyal followers of Christ must drive out with unshakable determination darkness of every sin by letting Christ's Light in. In modern society that is rejecting the concept of sin, this verse is absolutely a must read. Glad to see your mighty pen in action back on this site!
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5/10/2024 10:53:33 PM # 1.0.0.1119
A really great poem, really like it, a great write.