I wrote this earlier in response to an article that was brought to my attention. On reflection it also describes Adam and in him the human race being held in the captivity of sin.
They were in captivity
and yet called a pride
I saw no dignity
no honour
or satisfaction
in their demeanour .
Misery
gloom
melancholy
sadness
and disgrace
are the words
I’d use to describe
those once noble beasts
a "misery of lions".
Stripped of their nobility.
………..
They were in captivity
and yet called a pride
I saw no dignity
no honour
or satisfaction
in their demeanour .
Misery
gloom
melancholy
sadness
and disgrace
are the words
I’d use to describe
those once noble beasts
a "misery of lions".
Stripped of their nobility.
………..