Hard to see Him in our trials,
Obscure shadow hides the light;
Prayer reveals His wings above,
Ever-present Love and Might.
Author notes
I chose the word hope, because it can be basic, but oh so power-packed!
My pastor quoted a different poem awhile back that talks about the fact that shadows aren't really that bad a place to be in, one reason being because God keeps us in the shadow of His wing. He doesn't always reveal His reasons to us for what we go through, but we can be rest-assured that He's always there.
Written September 13th, 2005
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A contest entry
- One Day Contest #1 for THE PLACE OF PRAYER Group ONLY!! by Samplette.
300 points, ended September 14, 2005, 10 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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I FINALLY got the poem my pastor read- hope you like it!
I cannot think that God has meant
For shadows to be fearsome things,
Else He would not have given us
The shadow of His wing.
Nor would His tall trees by the way
Trace out a cool, sweet place,
Where weary travelers may pause
To find His soothing grace.
Nor would the shadow of the night
Enfold us in the tranquil rest
That falls upon the sleeping babe
Rocked in its mother's breast.
And though the shadows over life
May seem to creep apace,
Behind the darkest one of them
Is His assuring face.
By: Claude McKay
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Edited on Oct 10, 2:57 p.m. because 'Forgot the author's name!'. -
Thank you for the trophy- if I ever get the copy of that poem from my pastor (- I asked for it months ago
), I'll send a copy to you somehow!
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Hope is like a light shining upon the burdens that weigh us down. A wonderful acrostic. Thank you for sharing.
Sam
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Another good one from you!!! Bravo!!
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A brilliant view of hope and an uplifting acrostic. Truly a joy to read and reflect upon.
♥blessings and best wishes,~richard~♥
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