richards odes

Lent Once More

Shrove Tuesday is over, the pancakes are done.

It’s time for us to think again of Jesus, God’s own son

Some give up their chocolate, some fast within the day.

Again I’m going to mark it in a poetic way.

As I think of my Saviour and the trials that he had

I remember the ease of my life since I was a lad.

No major temptations to cause me despair,

Simply, some castles, to dream in the air.

No windmills to joust at, no battles to fight

No major disruptions to give me a fright.

Sure I’ve had my troubles and times when I fell

But my Father in Heaven has treated me well.

So I think in this thoughtful season of Lent

My time writing poems is really well spent.

I trust in my saviour to give me the themes

To advance His Kingdom and further his schemes

I share them with others not really from pride

But so they will realise they’ve God on their side.