Sitting alone by the waters side,
thinking about all the tears that I've cried,
looking out at a watery grave,
wondering if my soul could be saved...
Unbeknownst like some forgotten lore,
memories receding from the shore,
lost in a dream of what could have been,
had I not let those temptations in...
Regret and sorrow weighed on my heart,
desperately longing for a new start,
then a sweet voice came and filled my head,
said..."Let not thine heart be filled with dread.
It is I who can make all things new."
I looked around and asked..."Who are you?"
"I am the one to whom you belong,
I'll put in your heart a brand new song...
All you must do for this to receive,
is open your heart now and believe."
Just then the overcast sky turned blue,
I knew in my heart what I must do...
I turned all my cares over to HIM,
my chances of peace no longer slim.
Author notes
Written August 27th, 2005
A contest entry
- Holding on with hope. by -PumpkinSeeds-.
300 points, ended January 10, 2006, 8 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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A wonderful poem.
This is a wonderful sentiment to read on this Good Friday. A great way to start the day and another week in this holiday season. Thanks for posting this timely piece. -
Thanks so much and for hosting a great contest!
~Blessings
Frog -
Superb!
Wow this is an amazing poem.
Fabulous message of hope to all, and I totally agree with it all.
I like the line after the sweet voice in your head, it really turns the poem and makes you smile.
Lets all work together so all the people we love and care about, turn they're lives to him!
Great write!
All the best in my contest!
God bless
xx
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Thanks Country... I had to revisit this one as it is an older one. I'm glad I did... it reminds of the thinkgs I have to be grateful for.
Thanks for the lovely comment!
Frog -
An inspiring piece.
This is beautiful indeed and a lovely read right now. You do know how to write these pieces and write them well. I am sure that others will be inspired by this. -
Delightful~
Beautiful inspirational true.
Wonderful verse. Simply wonderful. Your vivid expression is excellent and the rhythm and flow is perfect.
A delight to read. ~Pam
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Thank you so much! you are so right! God Bless~ Frog~
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Trust in God is what keeps us sane.
I enjoyed reading your poem very much. Where would we be without trust in God ? All the betrayals, the abuses, the disappointments we experience would shred us to pieces if we did't know that the Master is aware of everything and provides for balance, sooner or later. "Justice works mysterious ways", I say.
Wonderful poem !
Nilufer -
Oh thank you so much... what a kind thing to say. That is twice today you have lifted my spirits! I'm adding you to my fav's. You have an awful lot of insight!
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Halleluah!
Okay - chills running down my spine. This flowed so beautifully I didn't even think I was reading a poem from an AP page. Its like a passage from the Bible. This was GOR-GEOUS! (Jeez - I need to come up with some different adjectives already)
You are going on my faves list now and on my author page!!! Check back in a few....
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WOW... This is a very beautiful poem!!! You did a great job on this one!!! I really like it!!!
Hugs,
Beth
PS good luck in the contest!!! -
There is always the hope of a second chance if only we search for it, Ros
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Ah, god in His wisdom...knows when to speak. Well done!
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Thanks for the kind words... So sorry that you've been down, I'll pray for God to lift you back up. I need those prayers regularly...lol, so I sure don't mind saying them for others.
I will see about getting to know Josh-13 and thanks for sharing that with me.
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Thanks friend.... huggles! You always give me such a lift with your kind words!
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Ah this has stirred up memories of feelings that He has given me, joy, peace and the delight of being saved from a horrible fate. I've been ill and down lately but trying to hang on to Him and my happiness and this poem has helped me.
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Turning our troubles over to God and having faith
is the best thing we can do at times,
I loved this work from start to finish and the inspiration
that can be drawn from it..
a lovely job of penning my Dear friend
Blessings
Tears
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