My Dearest Love

"My Dearest Love,
I come before you now
A stranger on my knees
Can something so beautiful
Take interest in me?
How amazed I stand before you
As I look into your eyes
I'm struck-here wondering
Shall I no longer hide?
This feeling draws me near
A feeling oh so strong
A person so deprived of joy
I have been for long
But in your gaze I'm welcomed
In your presence I'm set free
For truly I have discovered
He who loves me for me
Now awestruck I approach you
And I reach to take your hand
But something stops me cold
A force quite hard to understand
Though your love is true
This I know full-well
My darkened past surrounds me
Reminded of times I fell
I shudder at the thought
That in me you place your pride
Why would one so glorious
Desire to make me his bride?
How inadequate I am before you
Discouraged I confess
That I am not worthy
To wear this white dress
But as I turn away
I feel you reach for me
For despite all my flaws
Perfection is what you see
 

Pulling me closer,
I look into your face
While all I deserve is condemnation
All I receive is grace
In your presence is fullness of joy
At your right hand, pleasures forevermore
I cannot wait to see
All you have in store
For your love is unconditional
Like the waves of the sea
So unfailing your forgiveness
That you even died for me
So boldly I approach your throne
Leaving all my fears behind
Laying all imperfections at the cross
True love redefined"

This poem is about: 
Me

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