Wednesday, August 24, 2016

To my beloved friend

You now raise a loud voice
against those you once were.

Make your voice softer,
kinder,
lessen the blows of harsh accusations
that may very well be spoken to you,
to who you once were,
mired in the shame
you shame people for.

If not for Grace,
you would not have been saved
from your own judgments.
Had the measure you now mete
been measured unto you,
you will be found wanting.

(The Lord bless you and keep you:
The Lord make His face to shine upon you,
To shine upon you and be gracious, and be gracious unto you.)

Be gracious.

Give others the chance
at a life you now enjoy.
My friend,
you would not have outrun the loudness
of your own voice.

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