A Greater Sound By Far - Thirst (chapter 3) by Skylar Burris
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Sonnets, ballads, couplets, ottava rima, haiku, and unbound free verse . . . you'll find it all in this diverse collection of poetry. If you have ever wrestled with faith, felt the ache or joy of love, or witnessed the death of someone close to you, these poems will offer you a chance for reflection, inspiration, and solace. For the complete book, visit www.editorskylar.com.
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chapter 1:
Imprint
chapter 2:
Silent Stains
chapter 3:
Thirst
chapter 4:
I Was Not Told
Thirst
chapter 3
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I am sick, my dear God, with a disease
That makes me thirst for more than I can drink.
I can't stop questioning You. Help me, please,
To see the edge of human thought, the brink
Of understanding. Solomon with all
The strength and length of mighty mankind's thought
And every breath of wisdom at his call
Could but conclude that everything was naught.
And here I strive, as if against a wind.
Here I labor, not working with the grain,
Seeking, asking, hoping You will send
A sensible reply to senseless pain.
Instead You say, "I AM BUT WHAT I AM,"
And answer with the anguish of a LAMB.
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That makes me thirst for more than I can drink.
I can't stop questioning You. Help me, please,
To see the edge of human thought, the brink
Of understanding. Solomon with all
The strength and length of mighty mankind's thought
And every breath of wisdom at his call
Could but conclude that everything was naught.
And here I strive, as if against a wind.
Here I labor, not working with the grain,
Seeking, asking, hoping You will send
A sensible reply to senseless pain.
Instead You say, "I AM BUT WHAT I AM,"
And answer with the anguish of a LAMB.
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