Can my black heart yet praise You?

How can my black heart praise You?

-reflected against Your glory

It turns to powder-ash...

Consumed by pure refining fire.

Only your Spirit in me can cry out

-to you the Living God.

Your purity expresses life

Through death.

All I have within me is pure dust;

Ashed by your infinite Glory.

© Anne Bloem 2009. All rights reserved.
This poem may be used free of charge, on the condition that copies are not sold for profit in any medium, nor any entrance fee charged to a performance. In exchange, the author would appreciate being notified of any occasion the poem is used in public performance. She may be contacted at:anne@newmusic.co.za