Joy

When adversity rages its trials for me, Though fire and suffering it brings, My eyes will I fix on the joy of His Love As the Spirit of God in me sings.

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 8/12/2010 7:59:00 AM

A joy to read an older poem by one of my favorite poets Teresa. Love, Carol

Eric Siedzikowski

Date: 11/1/2009 3:48:00 AM

Unsurpassed write that was succinct and concise with powerful emotion and depth.It was nice of you to write something in offering obeisance to our creator.God bless you always.Sincerely,Eric

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 10/31/2009 6:10:00 PM

wonderful, congrats on the featured poem!!

Milton Toran

Date: 10/31/2009 5:14:00 PM

There's nothing greater than short poetry. Especially when it's message has such a powerful impact. Congratulations on your featured write. God bless you and keep up the fabulous writing. Milt

Eric Siedzikowski

Date: 10/30/2009 2:54:00 AM

This silver-tongued masterpiece will always bare a certain effulgence that time will never dull or blot.You are a splendid poet that does not forget our creator.Sincerely,Eric

Sue Mason

Date: 10/28/2009 9:04:00 AM

So simple yet a profound reflection of your faith. Congratulations Teresa as your "Joy" is selected to be featured this week here at the Soup!! Wonderful write!!

Veronica Joseph

Date: 10/27/2009 9:17:00 AM

congratulations on your featured work.

James Fraser

Date: 10/26/2009 5:14:00 AM

Many, many congratulations on your poetry being featured on this October week >> James

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 10/26/2009 4:26:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Teresa. May you have many more features. Love, Carol