There once was a time, when innocence covered me,
like the dew on fresh flowers, of an early morn'.
I felt the promise to be, all that I could be,
fully open to life, as a child, newly born.
Year by year, innocence began to die away,
as in the eve, the morning flowers start to fade.
And from the dark of sin, I somehow lost my way,
hiding in shadows, from the mess of life I'd made.
I longed for the sleep of death, thinking all was lost.
Ruin beset me, I'd fallen into disgrace.
Then an Angel reminded me of the great cost
our sweet Jesus has paid to give His saving Grace.
Now,though I struggle with failures from long ago,
that sometimes haunt my mind and bring my eyes to tears;
Heavenly Hosts above are guiding me, I know,
to help me reach up to Jesus to stem my fears.
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You have written a poem that I find easy to relate to personal experience. You also heal the hopelessness with a message of hope, joy and forgiveness. It is a poem that points to the problem realistically, but also offers a solution and healing. Nicely done.
Thanks for your entry.
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This is a fantastic piece!
Such struggles and hopes, doubts and fears penned so eloquently! Congratulations on the win! Though I think you should've placed higher, fear not - I'll try to hold a group contest next month when I recoup my point outlay for Best Spiritual/Christian PWs.
Good job - very well done!
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We would be lost without His grace. Yes, it is only His grace that snuffs out the darkness in our hearts.
This is beautifully and gracefully penned.
*hug - jo - *hug
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One of the things I liked best about this poem was you rhymed words that I've never seen whymed before. This was a great write. The flow was perfect, too. Nice job, good luck in the contest
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Thank You!!
Thank You for Your entry: Grace Restored
This piece tugged hard at my Spirit, I read Your words several times and I felt the Love You embraced through Your words written and how You came out of the shadows- how an Angel reminded You of the 'great cost' I imagine there are others who could relateI'm Blessed You are here
Excellent Voice to Inspire
Powerful images You have brought forth
Thank You for sharing Your Heart also Spirit!
Best wishes to You in the contest Sweet Soul
**Judging will be done shortly...
Many blessings too
and much love & light~ Desire~*~
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Great writ and thoughts to life and what would happen. Glad you came to see it.
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It is no wonder that you have entered this prewrite in the contest..It is a lovely refreshing write to read. So uplifting! Bravo!
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What a beautiful flow you have in this poem ... such a nice story to share ... inspirational ... yes.
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I just love this. Nothing more to say except wonderful poem!
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Very nice job. I can relate to this. My personal disgrace is not that old. It should never be forgotten, but it I something that I have learned to live with. It is a part of me now.
Thank you for sharing.
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Hi Jennifer :)
Such a sweet write about the one thing we can not hide from,....even if we try ~
Grace ~
His grace surrounds us like the blood He shed years ago.....once we are washed clean and blessed with His Grace, we can never be without His love or mercy ever again ~
You said it so well......God bless you, and thank you for sharing such a moving piece of Art with us,
Bear ~
Then an Angel reminded me of the great cost
our sweet Jesus has paid to give His saving Grace.
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I Can Totally Relate.......
This was very nicely written with a great rhyme sceam. I can relate so much to the message detailed in this poem. Thanks for your entry and the best of luck in my contest!!!~~Toni~~ -
tight work ma
very touching.
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This is a beautiful piece of poetry. I was there, as was many who can relate to this writing. I do know that when we give our lives and heart to Jesus, we are truly found and forgiven. Then the hard part of forgiving ourselves come. If He forgives us, who are we not to? Always remember, we belong to Him; and the evil one is a liar.
A great write and testimony.
Sam
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I ENJOYED THIS WORK OF ART. IT IS TRULY WONDERFUL TO KNOW THAT JESUS PAID IT ALL ON CALVARY AND THAT HIS MERCY ENDURES FOREVER. FORGET THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE BEHIND YOU AND PRESS FORWARD TO A HIGHER MARK. LOOKING BACK IS A TRICK OF THE DEVIL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU IS MY SINCERE PRAYER.
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Amen! The love of the Prophet of Love, will always be there for those of us, no matter how far we have fallen. He will always be waiting to accept us and love us all equally. Bless you for this wonderful poem.
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A flowing write that delivers a message so many would do good to take heed of.....well done..
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great write, good luck in the contest i really enjoyed reading this one keep on penning hon!
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Wonderful! I too have seen this part of life. You said you wrote songs, and this could be a hymn. I wonder, I hear music in my head when I write too. Could that be a universal thing with poets?
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Excellent write here
Indeed we at times in our life always sem to think we know best and follow our mind instead of our hearts only to find our missgivings often breaks the heart before we learn to walk the right path and reach to the one who has been there for us always
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This is a very well penned piece. Regret is something that every person grapples with at one time or another. It is through faith in higher power that we are able to accept our mistakes, and look to be better than what we have been in the past. You express that wonderfully in this.
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a good piece of poetry, it is good to find the light in life, sometimes, well ore often times it takes dark shades to people to find god, but why do not many people see spiritual ways when they are living it up and happy? i always find that baffling. i am a man who seeks the good in all though i am sometimes wicked in my drunken ways and i only ask forgiveness in those times nothing else a good poem
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