Within The Stillness
The wicked try to do you in,
beguile you with lust and sin.
Know your strengths, limitation,
wickedness, a realization.
Silent vigils to fight attacks,
find quietude when goodness lacks.
Let solace sooth upon your bed,
remember on the cross He bled.
The Lord can lift your spirits high,
help face temptation eye to eye.
Peaceful thoughts of serenity,
each sin will bring a penalty.
Rest your head and clear your mind,
His spoken words and love shall bind.
There is no greater task to meet,
to face your sins in their defeat.
In righteousness rewards are great,
in silent prayer we compensate.
Please help me Lord, I know I must,
do what is right, do what is just.
Author notes
I chose option #2
Be angry, and do not sin.
Meditate within your heart on your bed, and
be still.'
(NKJV Psalm 4:4)
Written November 15th, 2006
In a list
A contest entry
- Afterward by Red Rocket.
300 points, ended December 5, 2006, 6 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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"Let solace sooth upon your bed"
If I am God's own creation, then where is the explaination my worth? The groanings of the soul speak to God when we are tongue is glued to the palate unable to speak. Does faith come with age?
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This is just beautiful and uplifting my dear! This gave me a hug right off the screen...lol
You are always so full of life,love and praise... it truly is amazing.... Blessings and best wishes,
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I enjoyed this very much. The rythmn is good and the values of knowing he is there for you comes to life with your words. Thank you for sharing this.
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LOVELY COMMENT!!!!!!
Thank you for the lovely comment. I am glad you enjoyed reading it. Take care, Sandy
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lovely written
i like your words, its plain to see
you've a gift , to poetry free
rudolf
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LOVELY COMMENT!!!!!!
Hi Rudy
As always it is such a pleasure to hear from you. You take care and have a wonderful weekend. Sandy.
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Always nice to hear from you June-bug. Hope all is well with you.
You take care, Sandy 
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Always nice to hear from you June-bug. Hope all is well with you. You take care, Sandy
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excellent
Such a beautiful, There is so much wisdom, hope and love within your words. Your background and border add a sense of tranquility with the soft colors. Wonderful reminder as to where we should go to seek answers. -
hi my dear auntie
I couldn't stay logged in during the last few days, so couldn't leave any comments here!
Wish you luck in the contest.
Love you
Shahrzad
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Thank you so much Kevin. Your comments always brighten my day. And They bring a smile. Thank you for that. Hope all is well with you in our lovely state. Rather cloudy here. You take care my friend. Sandy
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SO VERY BEAUTIFUL!
You are so right and this is so lovely
Wonderful words to live by.
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Thank you Ros for the lovely comment. I appreciate it. You take care, Sandy
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Thank you Michelle. Your comment was lovely. I am glad you enjoyed reading it. I enjoyed writing it. You take care. It was so nice to hear from you. Take care, Sandy
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I absolutely love it. It's outstanding!!!
You go girl, yo can certainly write, and with emotions and feelings. I can really relate to this and it puts a smile on my face!!!
Fantastic!!! Simply fantastic!!!
Michelle
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When he's done his worst he then gives up because he knows he can never win.A lovely poem.My ,my, Are you sure you've got enough room on the shelf for all those cups.Well done, Ros
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I want to thank you for the nice comment. You take care
Sandy
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Thank you Bob for the nice comment. I also appreciate telling me about the typo. . You take care, Sandy
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Ah Janet, Thank you for the lovely comment. Take care. andy
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Darling
Your affirmations do wonders
they wash and renew
like rain after thunder
replenishing us to do.
Smoosh
Janet -
Hey! this is a very good poem. I like the background and the title. this is a really well written piece. hope you keep up the good work. i like the second stanza
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Good sprittual write that benefits from a bevy of good rhymes and a strong quatrain form. You beat is just on.
thanks for sharing and good luck.
Jim -
Beautiful
This is beautiful. Thank you so much for your inspiring words. It is uplifting and spiritual and comforting. I needed this so this morning. Very talented. Love your voice, never stop speaking. Dawn -
hoooooot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
very good!!!! i think that this was a beautiful write. you're very talented. the background is so totally awesome. the title, GREAT!!!!!! I AM GOING TO BOOKMARK THIS POEM! I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!! -
good poem
I like this a lot. It is very beautifully written. I noticed one thing, though. The first four stanzas are written in second person, and then it shifts suddenly into first person. Who are you talking to in the first part? Nevertheless, a good write.
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remember on the cross He bleed?
Perhaps proof reads are what we need.
As only God is perfect, that might have been intentional.
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I could not have picked a better poem to read this morning. I needed this lift me up so much and you provided it. Your words ring so true dear and they are spoken with such eloquence. It is always a pleasure to see your name featured for I always know it will be worth the click.
Thank you so much for featuring this at a time when I needed it most.
Keep writing my friend, you do it wish such perfection.
Hugs, Suzi
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