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Because You Knew
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By Charles Van Gorkom
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Because You Knew


When the world was young,
before the setting
of the first sun,
you knew my name.

Before terror like a tiger,
slathering fang,
leaping, lips curled,
was loosed upon the world,
you knew my name.

Before the plague of cancer,
or poison cloud,
melanoma of the spirit,
torn celestial shroud,
beginning of the end,
---before it came,
you knew my name.

My benediction,
Jesus-God, you've always been,
accepting love,
your offering,
I see you now,
fresh from astonishing
friends in Emmaus,
walking along the river,
through the park.

I will turn,
despite the falling dark,
and follow you..




by C. Van Gorkom

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Submitted: Tuesday, December 23, 2003

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 23, 2003

About the Poet
I am a bootmaker-poet. My wife and I live in British Columbia, Canada. See www.hikingbootshandcrafted.com I want to surprise my readers with a glimpse of the beauty of God, His mercy and grace.

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