Human Intimacy

Spencer Wilhelm


Notice of absence from Spencer Wilhelm
The Mennonites might be on to something...
I'll be taking one year off away from my devices to be with the Lord. Pray for me

O can this pattern of sin be broken?

This stone, sinking in my heart.

The love and creative covenant, 

Which lies late, deep in the dark. 

 

Away from me, you evil thoughts of good!

You tempt and enflare

Craven desires and despair,

Showing me what I should

Love and respect,

Though revealed in too much

As to harbor regret.

 

A sacred, separate ship I should take,

One where I die for this world's own sake,

But selfish I am, and selfish might be,

Oh Lord, please take this desire from me.

  • Author: Spencer Wilhelm (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 11th, 2025 21:54
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Users favorite of this poem: sorenbarrett
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  • sorenbarrett

    I recognize a glint of the familiar in this poem of man in the place of a well known savior in conversation in a certain garden long ago. I love the parallel and the substituted imagery that sends its message of difference and man's weakness. May be on the wrong track with this one but that is what came through to me. A fave

  • Fred1794

    This poem feels strained with feeling, the desperation reaches at me through the screen. I hope you can be at peace with your feelings, Mr. Wilhelm.



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