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Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Broken Chain



                                  An edited/enhanced copy of my original painting "Outpouring."

I ran across this poem that I wrote a few years ago and decided to share it on my blog today.

Broken Chain

Under the blue sky sounds of the world pass by.
Hearts deny the creator and the creation groans for the maker.
Steady steps are taken into poverty.
Not lack of clothes, riches or fame, you see.
But lack in the spirit and sunk into the profane.
Eyes darkened by the traps of the chain.
Holding hearts captive, keeping things the same.
Standing in the dark not knowing you are smothered.
Till you feel the first bite and realize you are covered.
The link is in now in place.
You want to break free from the darkness you embrace.
As you wipe away the tears and feel the burning sting.
You realize the chain that binds has gained another ring.
There is a key in place to unlock the chain that binds.
The Key that I’m speaking of… is the eternal kind.
He set the world on its foundation and spoke the stars in place.
He created water, earth, and sky, and fashioned the human race.
He enveloped Himself in fleshly form to overcome the iron bands.
He took our chains upon the cross as they pierced his innocent hands.
He gladly took the weight of it all and forgives those who are bound.
If one will only receive the Key, eternal life will be found.
It’s not in vain or lack of power that he became the key for you.
When that chain was yoked around His neck, He knew what he must do.
He was sent here from the Father’s heart from that heavenly place above.
He willingly laid down His life…to break the chain with Love.

Written by Tammy Ratzken  ©