Poem - The Incarnate Saviour of the World

The Incarnate Saviour of the World

Tell us

and tell us again

again

again

your lethal and constituting gospel

astounding

tender and terrible

slay us, give us ourselves and all in you

and for you—

you, that one Word

speaking our speech away;

widen and win my ears

ream my reconciled heart to receive,

make room in my throat and open my palms

for praise

I love this poem.

It is not the propositional content but what the words do. Powerful!

I wish I could write poetry.

About the poet
Debbie Sawczak
'I am a lexicographer by profession and write poetry on the side; both activities express my wonder and love for language. What I especially enjoy is the opportunity I often get to read or recite my poems publicly, so that I can look my audience in the eye and try to establish a two-way connection. I am currently polishing a first collection for publication and collaborating with a composer friend on a recording of music and poetry. I live in Georgetown, Ontario with my husband and three sons.'