Burdens

Away from the din, I run Far beyond the souls that plead From broken hearts that bleed What to do, how to help...how to mend The devastation I see? Searching and clamoring for meaning These tortured ones will grasp For what they are without They run and chase about But no answers have I, today I suppose that I could say, "God will save you from your plight" Then, cling to Him, they might But still it seems cliche'... And so easy for me to say When I, too, oft lose my way

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Funom Makama

Date: 5/16/2016 10:16:00 AM

Salute to your pen and a well done to the mind out of which this sea of wisdom emanated. A definite 7

Carol Eastman

Date: 3/18/2012 4:43:00 PM

Touching.

Carol Eastman

Date: 3/10/2012 9:33:00 AM

Touching and sad.

Carol Eastman

Date: 3/9/2012 11:37:00 AM

A good poem and message...

John Rhinem

Date: 3/8/2012 3:05:00 PM

Smile ~ "If i were to try and run away from, You, then where could i hide? Amid the furthest galaxies, the deepest sea's; still you would find me there." * Hush little baby dont you cry ~ Stirring, My Sweeet Beautiful Donna ~ Love Always, John!:) ~

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 6/15/2011 6:37:00 PM

I like this. I'm an expert at losing my way but I keep praying. Sometimes wonder why He just doesn't give up on me. God Bless. Vince

Jason Stehlik

Date: 3/22/2011 11:42:00 AM

Very nice...good to see u writing again!

Ryan Wegenast

Date: 2/28/2011 6:25:00 PM

Very nicely done

Caroline Cécile Delacroix

Date: 2/27/2011 10:06:00 PM

It is not always easy to say the right thing when someone is suffering. Sometimes it is enough for someone to know you are there. A great write we can all identify with. Thanks for sharing. Caroline.

Cathy Aaron

Date: 2/27/2011 9:54:00 PM

awesome-i wouldve given it a ten if it was on the scale.

Donna Golden

Date: 2/27/2011 8:14:00 PM

Thanks, Robert! It was a typo! ;o)

Robert Pettit

Date: 2/27/2011 7:20:00 PM

Nice write Donna. In your last line, you need "lose" instead of "loose" What you have there is the word for either free and roaming or not tightened.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/27/2011 2:18:00 PM

When we see no other solutions, we always suggest people pray. Yes, sometimes it does seem like a cliche', Donna, but it often works. Welcome back, Golden girl, I haven't seen your work for a while and this gripping piece is an example of what we Soupers miss when you are away. Love, Carolyn

Reagan Mann

Date: 2/27/2011 1:31:00 PM