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  • Gratitude

    Oil

    I appreciate the way
    You've given me your best
    And endowed me with a gift
    That helped me pass each test

    You have opened up my eyes
    And brought peace to my mind
    Now I see, you've been with me
    How long have I been blind?

    Now I've come to realize
    That you don't disappoint
    What you do is guide me through
    And comfort and anoint

    You are like the oil that
    Has anointed my head
    I'll attest that now I'm blessed
    Because my heart's been fed

    Overflowing with a love
    That won't decay or spoil
    You will always be the one
    To bless me with your oil

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    am2anangel commented on Oil

    06-04-2012

    beautiful write and message. the passion of your faith shines. well done. -Tonya

    BlackLabel commented on Oil

    05-30-2012

    I really liked this poem, it always a good feeling to know you are loved, whether it be God or someone else important to you. This brings back memories of getting anointed and how much it really means.

    Poetesshanna commented on Oil

    05-29-2012

    Interesting write, I never would have thought of anything like this. The flow is easy to follow and it's unique.

    schizopoet

    05/29/2012

    Thank you for your honest review. This poem was inspired by the bible. Psalm 23 to be exact. The " oil " represents the Holy Spirit in this Christian-themed poem.

    Poetry is not the expression of personality but an escape from personality.

    T. S. Eliot (1888-1965) American-English poet and playwright.

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