Ash Wednesday once again announces Lent,
I’m s’posed to give up something that will hurt,
and look back on how good a life I’ve spent,
before I turn to ashes, dust, and dirt.
But I should also do things positive,
after I love God first, then love my neighbor,
to take from all I take in turn to give,
give of my gifts, my talent, and my labor.
Besides the fasting and the giving alms,
I should in Lent acknowledge God in prayer,
go more to church, sing hymns, and pray the psalms,
repent my sins, let me my ashes wear.
If I do these, and let my forehead ashen,
I proper can prepare, Lord, for Your Passion.
by Pete Voelz 2/18/15
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