Amazing grace how sweet the sound,
The sound of silence is all around.
That saved a wretch like me,
Alone in darkness is where I'll be.
I once was lost but now am found,
My heart stopped beating I can no longer hear a sound.
Was blind but now I see,
My last request was to be buried under a shady tree.
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Twas Grace that taught my heart to fear,
Do not mourn for me and please do not shed a tear.
And Grace my fears relieved,
It was bound to happen, this you must have believed.
How precious did that Grace appear,
I was depressed and lonely, the emptiness I did fear.
The hour I first believed,
The loss of my one true love is why I had grieved.
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Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I was tired of the rude comments and hard stares.
I have already come,
I found the pills and decided to take some.
Twas Grace that brought me safe this far,
I went outside to look at the brightest star.
And Grace will take me home,
My soul is now drifting, forever it will roam.
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The Lord has promised good to me,
My life is now over, my spirit has been set free.
HIS word my hope secures,
Depression is one of many illnesses, I hope someday they will find the cures.
HE will my shield and portion be,
I am better off dead, why can't you see.
As long as life endures,
I did what I thought was best for me, I was my life not yours.
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When I've been dead ten thousand years,
Instead of mourning me, lift your glass to cheers.
Bright shining as the sun,
I wasn't always sad, there were times when I had some fun.
I have no less days to sing God's praise,
As you kneel before my grave, I see the sadness in your gaze.
Then when I first begun,
Thank you for my final resting place, the leaves block me from the sun.
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Amazing Grace how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind but now I see.
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- Invite Only Contest [For Nighttime Angel's Favorites Only] by Nighttime angel.
1410 points, ended March 29, 2008, 68 entries
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this was so beautiful.
i liked your virson ten times more then i like that song.
"Twas Grace that taught my heart to fear,
Do not mourn for me and please do not shed a tear.
And Grace my fears relieved,
It was bound to happen, this you must have believed.
How precious did that Grace appear,
I was depressed and lonely, the emptiness I did fear.
The hour I first believed,
The loss of my one true love is why I had grieved."
because of this i have nothing left to say. <3
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Such an amazing alter of the song. I really loved this. It was pure beautiful and dark at the same time, excellent.
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i agree with everyone here who commented this poem is amazing... i love how you changed the songs lyrics for your own
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I have to agree with the person below me.. this is very strong and very enchanting..
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this is a beautiful poem and song. with a touch of sadness right along with it. I like how you wrote the verse then beneath it, what you were feeling. this is a very strong and thought provoking piece that you have written. this is one my most favorite spiritual songs.
thank you for entering & good luck
kat
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This is a great poem.
Also a little sad.
What was the reason you wrote this poem?
It sound like you were going through a hard time when you wrote this.
Best of luck to you.
Just remember that God loves you.
May God bless all of your days.
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wow this is a lot of different views to lok at from different paths in ones life
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wow mommy this is such a powerfulk piece there is so much to this which captured my mind in alot of though. so beautiful well done
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