Redemption

what can withstand

the hottest fire

steel is melted

into swords

 

love and passion

melt into nothing

from the heat

of the forge

 

burning inside

tears fall

into a pool

of despair

 

on your knees

an anguished soul

water drenches

flames to embers

 

the fury of hate

of lust, of anger

holds no sway

on the penitent

 

look to the cross

sacrifice of one

for many

rejoice always