The Ode of a Criminal

Because You loved me, I loved You

You reached for me, I reached back

You filled me up, I was satisfied

Because You loved me, I loved the day

You gave, I took

You were selfless, I was selfish

You comforted me, I grieved You

You forgave, I remembered

You were loyal, I questioned

You saved, I denied

You clothed me, I mocked You

Because I cursed You, You turned away

I fell, I remembered only anguish

I was filled with bitterness, I struggled within myself

I cried out for help, You listened

You opened my eyes to my ways, I wept

I desired death

You lifted me up, I wondered at this love

You wiped away my tears, should I not change my ways?

You replaced the grime with sweet melodies, I am like a child again

Because You love me, I love You