Now and Forever

Now and Forever

NOW AND FOREVER

By M. C. Pehrson

Word count: 112

Rating: G

Summary: The poet asks forgiveness for past sins

Even before I came to be,

You saw my wayward path,

But with a Father’s tender

And merciful love

You gave me the gift of life.

For too many years I strayed,

But now that I have returned to you

And cast off the shackles

Binding me to sin and sorrow,

Keep me ever in your care.

Forgive the wandering days

Wasted in sad, sinful confusion—

Days that even I cannot explain,

Knowing them as I do.

Of what good are excuses?

But if words alone might grant

The painful memories an honest healing

And bring peace to my soul,

Then with your help, I pledge:

Now and forever I am yours.

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