A little look
Opens the sight,
Filled with wonders;
But minus the light.
A little touch
Senses arise,
Hearts are flushed;
But filled with lies.
A little crush
Emotions engage,
Arousal interests;
But ends in rage.
Oh, eyes so full!
Oh, touch so flushed!
Oh, crush so engaged!
Had I but turned.
Had I but listened.
Had I but stopped.
Too late to change?
A life to mend.
God waits with love,
My rope to end.
Repentance in full
My sins to cast;
All to give,
To him at last.
– James Jewell, Jr., 2010