Shall We Go On? (poem) by Jms Bell on AuthorsDen

Shall We Go On?
by Jms Bell → (All Poetry by Jms Bell)
Monday, February 25, 2019 Rated "G" by the Author.

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He did not lie...He never promised us a 'rose garden' but He did promise to never leave us alone. Blesu

*…Shall we go on?* *...came…His*…tender inquiry She didn’t answer...intent on remaining in the shadowed dregs of her brokenness And He allowed her to do so… because He loved her… and understood So,** He waited… while she bewailed the unfairness of the times, the cruelty of acts oppressive, the heaviness... *of it all! …He waited*…as She delved further into her complaints…even… pointing a finger at Him…yet, He waited… and never… not for a moment…did He leave her side Then, somewhere, in the interim’s timelessness… her angst and sobs subsided… She lifted her eyes, acknowledged His Presence… and reached… for His outstretched Hand From Him…flowed…renewed Faith and Strength …she smiled… And…They Went On Ps 142:2, Is 30:18, 2Corn 12:9-10, Heb 4:15 copyright;jmsbell-2/25/19**
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Reviewed by Connie Faust

Reviewed on March 3, 2019

Joyce, this is a powerful poem! It is so real, telling the struggles, the invitation, the refusal, the open hand of forgiveness, the surrender and forgiveness and the changing of a woman's life. You are a wonderful author!
May I use this one in my Poetry Corner?

Love,
Connie

Reviewed by D.T. de Bruijn

Reviewed on March 1, 2019

It truly is hard sometimes. Thank you for a hopeful poem.

Reviewed by Susanne Leist

Soothing words to tell us we're never alone.

Reviewed by Liana Margiva

I LOVE YOUR WORDS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by John Herlihy

Reviewed on February 26, 2019

Ron had a fine comment of this one, Joyce. I don't know what he is referring to, but I do agree that your words are always inspiring. Many have suffered the themes you explore in this poem and can appreciate your positive, uplifting resolution and faith.

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

I believe the "she" you refer to in this poem is you. In a way I'm glad you found something to cling to so that you can overcome all of those terrible things that others have done to you and remain strong enough to write beautiful words to share.

Ron

Reviewed by Jane Noponen Perinacci

This is exactly what I needed this morning, Joyce! God sure does work in mysterious ways! Thank you for being "you"!!!

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Budd Nelson

very reassuring, He is always there
budd

Reviewed by KJ McPhee

Reviewed on February 25, 2019

keep on keeping on, jms