I scream at this weakness
That takes my strength away
I scream at this weakness
That's with me every day
I remember how I used to be
The strength of days gone by
I weep, please give it back to me
G-d, listen to my cry
There's so much more I want to do
So much that needs to be done
There's so much more upon my heart
A work I've just begun
I see the faces of the ones
You've helped me to bring in
But I see the faces of the ones
My heart still wants to win
You gave me a desire to rescue the weak
From the painful life that they live
But there's a world of hurt out there
So much more I want to give
There's so much you rescued me from
So much pain that I understand
I want to use what I've been through
To take them by the hand
So I battle against this weakness
To bring them a love I know
And I fight against this weakness
Because there's so many I want to show
So I scream at this weakness
And fall on my knees, as I begin to cry
I know you have your reasons for this
Please help me to know why
For you are the G-d who knows
What is best in this life I live
And you are the G-d who loves
So to you my life I give
I will hang on to you with all I am
You'll take me through it all
Whether I am standing strong
Or on my knees I fall
Author notes
This is about a long term illness that has drastically affected my life for over two years and still is.
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your not alone
so many times i know i can relate to these lines
So I scream at this weakness
And fall on my knees, as I begin to cry
I know you have your reasons for this
Please help me to know why
awesome write and may god bless you. -
I like how you used 'G-d' purely because I think it was an interesting choice. You portray both a deep seeded yearning and a joyful reflection on the positives you have gained from 'G-d' in an honest and meaningful way. Thank you
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I like the glimpse of hope in this, I'm sorry about the illness. Thank you for entering the contest, good luck.
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whisper
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Overwhelmingly powerful with your emotion
Wonderfully stunning and captivating. Loved the write.
Could've utilised the imagery in a stronger way but I'm not complaining.
Great work and thanks for the entry.
Ryan -
your speaking my own words
i've questioned god so many time
asking him why, thanking him but asking why
thanx for entering -
Wow! as a sufferer of fibromyalgia, I can certainly relate to this piece. We do what we can, and leave the rest to God. In our infirmity is His strength. Great write!
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Thank you again.
It's nice to find someone who can relate. No one can unless they deal with something that does this to them. Again, thank you for your comments.
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Good Job
Good work with this poem! Thanks for entering the contest, good luck, and keep up the good work! -
Just kidding! Thank you for sharing this with us. I know the struggle you feel. I watch the struggle you feel. I live the struggle you feel. Sometimes I am the struggle you feel. Lol... And I hurt for them too. Never give up! We will win!
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Can you be a little more clear?
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