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Scrambling For Higher Ground
by Gwen Dickerson → (All Poetry by Gwen Dickerson)
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Scrambling for higher ground
Above the stench of moral decay
Above the maze of confusion

Climbing a mountain of faith
Commanding a spiritual sword
Welding it wildly 'gainst unseen forces

Falling wearily 'pon weakened knees
Uttering psalms of despair
Reflective of what I've done with my life

Nay, my efforts were not enough
I have failed -- miserably
Yet I hunger for a great destiny

I am yet strengthened with conviction
I may yet reach that higher ground
A purer state of mind and being

Can I endure? Will I succeed?
I can but try Dear Lord
I can but try

Copyright © 2007 by Gwen Dickerson
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 Reviews of "Scrambling For Higher Ground"
Reviewed by Elizabeth Dunaj
Reviewed on March 2, 2007
Very interesting. Knowing as you try our Lord is there carrying you all the way. What a wonderful God we have.
It was wonderful reading your poems and short stories.
Thank you.
Elizabeth a fellow author :+}

Reviewed by K. Mulroney
Reviewed on February 13, 2007
Beautiful!

Reviewed on February 12, 2007
Extremely powerful. Enjoyed this very much my dear friend Gwen.
Abdi-Noor

Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen
Reviewed on February 12, 2007
Do your best, and let it rest...
Well penned, Gwen. Enjoyed.
Peace,
CArolyn

Reviewed by Peter Adotey Addo
Reviewed on February 12, 2007
Keep on keeping on .. Hope is not quiting.. I was moved by you choice of words . You have written a very beautiful Poem.

Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*® (Reader)
Reviewed on February 10, 2007
Dear Gwen,

As long as we keep trying, there is always hope.

Love & Light always and in all ways,
Joseph*

Reviewed by Sharon Jordan
Reviewed on February 10, 2007
You are already succeeding.

What a beautiful poem.

Bless you,
Sharon

Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)
Reviewed on February 10, 2007
Dear Gwen, I must confess, I've never heard of you before, but I will be reading your work now! God Bless, Holly

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on February 10, 2007
As we all can, if only we try, Gwen.

Very nice to see you posting!

Reviewed by J. Allen Wilson
Reviewed on February 10, 2007
To higher ground and planted upon the rock. This piece does this.

Matthew 7:24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on February 9, 2007
it seems you are already on higher ground ... looking over the futility of mankind ...

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on February 9, 2007
In this world of high crime, war torn countries, poverty and the rest all we can do is try our best to help where we can, whether it be financially, emotionally, physically or by just saying prayers if that is all we have to offer.

Fee

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on February 9, 2007
Amen....thanks for this much needed offering today!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling
Reviewed on February 9, 2007
Beautiful write...I heard a song once that has stayed with me for a number of years...the line that encouraged me and stayed with me was;
Even the valley
is higher ground...

As long as we have breath there is hope, where there is hope there is faith! And we can be made overcomers by our faith and effort...

Enjoyed this much my friend, glad I stopped by!
Blessings,
Joyce B...

Reviewed by J M (Reader)
Reviewed on February 9, 2007
Scrambling to higher ground .... i did Run to You.... Same wave length trying to escape this world and all the darkness to the Lord. he gives us strength. This was so inspiring thank you!!!!!

Light & peace,
Joselyn

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on February 9, 2007
I'm reminded of the poor repentent sinner who was at the back of the church praying for forgiveness and it was the Lord who forgave him, because of his humbleness and sincerity.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on February 9, 2007
Compelling and prayerful; I can relate, Gwen. Thank you. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed on February 9, 2007

Ontologic spiritual inner discussion flowing on a poetic grand page.

I have enjoyed the reading of "Scrambling For Higher Ground".

I salute You, Poet.


Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by Lew Duffey
Reviewed on February 9, 2007
Can I endure? Will I succeed?
I can but try Dear Lord
I can but try

It was at this point when the majestic hand of God reached down and lifted you up to immortality.

Wonderful write.
God Bless,
Lew

Reviewed on February 9, 2007
Gwen,

As pitiful men, we will fail, time and again; HOWEVER, dear (((friend))), God will not give us more than we can bear; He gives us strength for the task at hand. :) With God, ALL things are possible. :) A shining, inspiring, inspired write: well done!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.


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