Christian poem 'Nightmares of Wickedness' by Michael Carlton (Christart.com)

Nightmares of Wickedness
by Michael Carlton

Sinners we were, in times of woe,
Thus the Revelations unfold.
Against our flesh fierce winds did blow,
The feeling anything but cold.

Scorching the skin, melting to bone,
Flames aplenty for the wicked.
Forgiveness from above not known,
So forever tears of blood shed.

The ground now like a Lake of Fire,
Each step spreads a ripple of pain,
Drowning in our lust of desire,
The Devil surely made his stain.

So take heed to His great knowledge,
And let the wise be your witness.
The presence of fools is a pledge,
To bring your life a living mess.

For this earth nears its sure demise,
So resemble that of high praise.
Hold your tongue from speaking lies,
Give yourself Understanding ways.

The just blossom like a flower,
For the Lord waters each petal.
The simple will become so sour,
And they will rust like dull metal.

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