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FORMALLY KNOWN AS

Barry Green Jr 1973 (Florida)

FORMERLY KNOWN AS...

Once I lived a life of dreams
Lost my will, as crazy as it seems
All dreams shatter, it doesn't matter
We are all as crazy as the Hatter
I'm formerly known as...
....The Dreamer

Once love I did pursue
All my heart I yearned for you
Heart broken, a forgotten token
My heart is smoldering, smokin'
I'm formerly known as...
...The Lover

Once I fought a raging war
Guns blazing, Hell like never before
Bullets fly, soldiers cry
All you can do is die
I'm formerly known as...
...The Soldier

Once I was dazed and confused
Beaten by life, I'm abused
All is lost, can't bear the cost
Found new life in the Cross
I'm formerly known as...
...The Sinner

Can't change where I've been, choose where I go
No longer any of those forgotten ones I know
Lord show me to the assembled throng
Annoint me Lord and make me strong...

Now I live a life anew
Lord I trust alone in you
Past is done, a brand new one
I'm standing in God's Son
I'm formally known as...
...The Saint
AMEN

About this poem

2 Corinthians 5 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:The old has gone, the new is here!

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Written on March 22, 2024

Submitted by crucifiedinhim2 on March 22, 2024

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Stanza Lengths 1, 6, 6, 6, 6, 4, 7
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