Thieves and Murderers

Interesting heading? I know. Today in Brit Lit we were continuing our studies of the metaphysical poets. For the most part, I haven't been very impressed with the poetry. In fact, a lot of it is so vulgar that it makes me blush. However, today we were reading the poems of George Herbert. I'll be honest, the man was rather crazy looking—incredibly skinny, long, pointy nose, and hair that looked like it could use a good relaxer; however, his heart for the Father is unmistakeable. Here is an example:

Redemption

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Having been tenant long to a rich lord,

Not thriving, I resolvéd to be bold,

And make a suit unto him, to afford

A new small-rented lease, and cancel th' old.

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In heaven at his manor I him sought:

They told me there that he was lately gone

About some land which he had dearly bought

Long since on earth, to take possession.

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I straight returned, and knowing his great birth,

Sought him accrodingly in great resorts—

In cities, theaters, gardens, parks, and courts:

At length, I heard a ragged noise and mirth

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Of thieves and murderers; there I him espied,

Who straight, "Your suit is granted," said, and died.

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There was a moment in class where I felt so touched by the words this man wrote...but so frustrated because I felt like I couldn't express that in class. There are times when I really wish that I were in a setting that allowed me to do so. However, I am very thankful for the opportunity to have a free education.

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Here is something I was working on... just some random lines

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Thieves & Murderers

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I thought I would find You on a hillside

With a church in the backdrop;

I thought I would find You on a hillside

Making small talk with the crowd;

I thought I would find You on a hillside

Preaching sermons, kissing babies—

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Then I saw You on a hillside

With the church, Your beloved;

Then I saw You on a hillside

With the outcasts, the broken;

Then I saw You on a hillside

Laying Your life down—

Thieves and murderers surrounding You—

All of us denying You—

How can I tell You that I love You?

I love You.