These scars I dread
As I return broken
From a battle once dead
And long unspoken.
Again I must fight
Against my buried foe
Carelessly brought to light
From the darkness below.
I raise my banner
And ready my sword
In foolish manner
And self-righteous accord.
We met on this field
His horde gave cheer
I rose my shield
As he drove his spear.
Each step was grueling
Weighted by my armor
But still assuming
I was much stronger.
But I had no chance
Victory was impossible
Against the enemy’s lance
Hope wasn’t possible.
Now bound and chained
Tossed in the dungeon
Bruised and stained
Beaten by truncheon.
Then my heart
It met its error
In setting apart
Heart from its bearer
My King called my name
When a lowly serf
He laid claim
To my re-birth.
I cried out once more
“Fight by my side
Shake evil to the core
He will run and hide.
Break his spear
Sunder his shield
Under our cheer
He will flee the field.
Raise your banner
Ready your sword
With your mighty standard
Pierce the horde!”
My Lord picked me up
My wounds he nursed
He filled my cup
And quenched my thirst.
He broke my chains
And set me free
His mercy reigns
With bended knee.
Despite my resistance
Of my former state
He adorned my existence
With his breastplate.
Returning to war
We march on
On that chaotic shore
From dusk till dawn.
The enemy gives way
To our King
From night to day
Our praises ring.
Inspired by
[Proverbs 3: 5-7] Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.
[Psalm 50: 14-15] “Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High, and call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.”
In Christian Love,
Alec Nutt
Alec Nutt
Alec is the loving and devoted husband to J. P. Nutt. He has earned his bachelor of science in mathematics and minor in English from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. He has been writing poetry most of his life, with the majority of his inspirations coming from the bible.
I loved it, Alec!! I had goosebumps reading it!!
Thank you! i’m glad you liked it.