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The Worship Singer
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There she stands,


a solid figure,


like a general in pink.


Comical to the jiggly


row of youth,


who prefer electric guitar to


this light, airy, lofty singing


one step below opera.


Still, they listen to her song.


Everyone hears


The reaching, climbing voice


exalt the


Rock of Ages.


She leaves confidence and hope


hanging in the air...


No one knows that she


 found her faith


praying for an


alcoholic husband.


She loves him,


but he lets her down.


The Rock of Ages


holds fast;


she stands on Him,


never slipping


when she sings. 


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 Reviews of "The Worship Singer"
Reviewed on February 4, 2004
Bess: Well done!

After spending 16 years in a cathedral choir, I have seen this image many times! A staunch woman, "Standing by her man" as Patsy Cline put it so well, is both a "Rock" when one is on land, as well as an "Anchor" when one is floundering at sea! It is then not difficult at all, to envision her, bearing him up, on her "Angel Wings" also!

I love your imagery "general in pink" - POWERFUL, yet delicate - it calls to mind the old adage: "The hand that rocks the cradle RULES the world!"

Good work! Tom.



Reviewed by Rodd Jokre (Reader)
Reviewed on February 3, 2004
indeed a nice write...

Thanks,
Rodd

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on January 28, 2004
This is so beautiful, a true tribute to the Rock Of Ages.

Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)
Reviewed on January 26, 2004
Bess you have given me food for thought here....if you have time...please read my "slave to her" this poem of yours truly
touched me...it takes a deep faith and much love to be in
a situation such as this...I know...loved the poem so much.
floria

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on January 26, 2004
Rock solid poem, Beth.

Reviewed by Jeff Mason
Reviewed on January 25, 2004
Powerfully put. Shows your faith and inspiration. -- Jeff

Reviewed by P. Michaels (Reader)
Reviewed on January 25, 2004
This shows great faith, Bess. I can see her standing there singing, and her voice is very beautiful.

Reviewed by Susan Barton (Reader)
Reviewed on January 25, 2004
Superb imagery!

SueB

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on January 25, 2004
Beautiful heart touching write!


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