Upon being born I have wondered if my eyes were open or closed,
wanting to blame why it took so many long years to see I suppose.
Not knowing my eyes might have twinkled for others to see,
I knew His loving Grace was trying to fill the inside of me.
My eyes might have been operating with my thoughts,
still I could hear the sweet sound and always sought.
What a wretch when I was young,
I could smile, thought I was having fun.
Still something was missing,
didn't know what I was wishing.
Over the years He would show me the way,
with other distractions to hinder, making me sway.
Many times got lost but somehow would be found,
recalling who came speaking on such words profound.
Oh, God! without you I am just blind,
the cry of my heart then and at this time.
It was when I surrendered, listened and began to see,
had to believe in what I am, allow to be unshackled, set free.
This mud that I treaded in,
He used to help me see again.
One by one the scales were peeled,
allowing my fate reversed and lovingly sealed.
Truth is, it's never too late to receive Grace, just believe,
Praying that you in this hour or anytime soon will receive.
Author notes
In order to see...just look around at all He created, even to just look at in the mirror and recall who you were then and who you are now...and singing and worshipping to Amazing Grace the old hymn we all know and love and the even the contempory one where they added the words my chains are gone...I've been set free. I wrote this to show we once were blind but now we have the opportunity to see, have hope.
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Thank you for your entry
To have such faith would be something most would wish for. It's something that I admire in you. Your words speak loud, and with ringing truth. Great use of rhyme too.
Thank you for entering my contest and good luck
Shari
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i loved this piece just becuase it lifted the spirit high
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If this were something I were to eat nd digest-
it is fine with me. So well explained and to the point...mac
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Wonderful
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A heartfelt write and message. Lovely depth of feeling. A lovely testimony of your faith. Well penned.
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The journey of the soul here is very much true to its wishes and true to its desires..My best wishes for the answers from HIM..well done...
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Excellent
Oh yes I think so many of us journey through life with those scales on our eyes to where we are blind and we need the Lord in order to see the truths of what is seen and what is not seen. I also believe as you do it's by our experience He uses it to open our eyes as for of our ownselves we've made a mess of ourselves. Excellent poem for the prompt. Best wishes dear friend in the contest.
Wishing You Many Blessings
Happy New Year
Much Love Always,
Kelle Marie 
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People don't take the time to look around and appreciate what is around them. They are too busy to see. Thyank you for sharing your poem with me.
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Wonderful
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great inspiration and great interp of the quote really it was breathtaking piece good luck in the contest
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Been There, Done That
Excellent at meeting the meaning of the contest prompt, Denise! Every one of us can identify with your words, for not one us of can claim we've "never been there, done that." Quite the contrary. I also like the way you laid out this poem, very easy to read and exceptionally clear in meaning, great flow and rhythm.
Great work! This is a winner!
Luv and hugs, SisBon
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You weave words so splendidly-good luck in this contest, though you hardly need it lol
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Wonderful
So very well expressed. A great creation. Best of luck in the contest.
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This is truely beautiful and insighful.With out God we are nothing.Loved what you had to say and I try to live byy i.This poem is exactly what I needed to hear,thank you so much for sharing your wisdom.
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Words cannot described how amazing this piece is. I'm trully awed.
♥ Kathraina
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