Hardships seek my soul,
leaves me helpless and a shell.
Days and nights keep me waiting,
needing a word or a sign...
a glimmer of light to ease the pain,
freeing me from the shackles holding me prisoner.
I'm alone...
I wait for what You promise in Your word,
a ray of hope...
God's breath blows into my soul,
a blessing of forgiveness of my sins,
lifts me up to feel His presence.
Gusts Cling to me like a kite in the wind,
coldness of the air bites at my soul,
a spirit without hope,
tries to find eternal peace.
A ray casts its beam upon my heart,
I feel the warm breath of God within my body.
Joy robs the sadness of my spirit,
fills me with a warmness never felt before.
I've been touched by the spirit of God
as He cleanses my body...
I reclaim my mind, body, and soul
as I'm filled with His Holy Spirit.
May the joy of God's blessings touch each of you AD members as we face a new year. May each of you find happiness and feel the love others feel for you in their hearts...reach out and touch someone's life this year.
Good advice to reach out and touch someone's life this year. I don't know who I'll touch with my thoughts and ideas or with my love at all but I do know God is in my heart and God is love and I find him more of a comforter each day.
Your heartfelt poem reminds me of the expression, "out of the darkness into the light". You have shown in your poem that God heals all pain and it is by our love and faith that we are able to claim his blessings.
This is such a beautiful rendition of renewal of faith. A wonderful way of welcoming the New Year. You're right, leave the baggages behind, fly light. Blessings to you, Barbara.
Dear Barbara, Your poem is moving me as I understand pain and suffering. It is only His spirit which can erase the pain and suffering which human beings can feel. I know it from my own experience. But everything can chalenge us again particularly from other humain beings. It is our duty to stay calm and without any reaction to what is coming at us from the outside. It is also our duty to occupy ourselves only with positive and good deeds. Writing is one of them. Brava, you have expressed those feelings in a great way. Love Emile
Barbara- That is such an inspiring and wonderful poem!You havw such a gift. I ahev just started writing poetry so I have alot to learn. That is incredibly touching. Thank you.
How delightful to see your name in my mailbox after so long. I can see that last year was a challenge for you also. Many I have talked to lately tell me 2008 was not one of their best years. I have to agree with them. Hopefully, 2009 will be the best one ever.
Your piece is refreshingly honest and transparent and touched me. Blessings to you dear Barbara, and may this coming year reflect your most quintessential inspiration.
Blessings ...
Superb poem and wonderful praise for our Creator who is so good to us! Thanks for sharing, and may your new year be all you wish it to be!
Reviewed by George Norton (Reader)
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
Smooth and warm Barbara, especially as I'm under the weather with the Flu. Reminds us that we're only sojourners here and the Spirit gives life. Author of "I Stole the Turtle and the Octave Rule." George Norton www.dorrancebooks.com.
Barbara, so very wonderful to read your work once again -- welcome back to the den -- I have missed your writing -- God's breath of cleansing air blows away the sins and pain from the souls of all who seek his love - may peace and love be always with you --JMW
Welcome back, dear sweet Barbara my friend. I knew you were going to be fine. I prayed for you everyday. Happy New Year, darling.
Peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"
This exceptional book, Celebrating the Gift of Being Alive, has the perfect thoughts and words for birthdays, graduations, engagements, marriages, and any life celebration or family tradition.
Your heartfelt poem reminds me of the expression, "out of the darkness into the light". You have shown in your poem that God heals all pain and it is by our love and faith that we are able to claim his blessings.
This is such a beautiful rendition of renewal of faith. A wonderful way of welcoming the New Year. You're right, leave the baggages behind, fly light. Blessings to you, Barbara.
Be well,
Sheri
With love,
Cindy
Newfie Hugs, Rose
Your piece is refreshingly honest and transparent and touched me. Blessings to you dear Barbara, and may this coming year reflect your most quintessential inspiration.
Blessings ...
Love,Christine
Great to see you back
missed your posting
Love & peace be with you
William
Well done!
You are blessed with special talent.
May God be with you always.
John Michael
Love,
ann
Peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"