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The True Purpose

I need to hold on to FAITH
Though things might seem unfair.
I need to hang on to HOPE
Though all around I sense despair.
I need to believe there is GOODNESS
Even in the midst of apparent sin.
I need to keep seeing BEAUTY
By remembering to look 'within'.
I need to rely on TRUTH
To be my guiding hand.
I need to look to WISDOM
To help me to understand....
If all of these my needs
I find I am capable of,
Then I will through GRACE
Receive the ability to LOVE.

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/30/2013 4:25:00 PM

Sylvia, this endures a good flowing rhyming poem. Many Blessings with your Featured Poem of the week. By the way no matter my blue color or tune I am always here, spreading the colorful cheer.....Happy Easter!" xox~ LINDA

Donald Williams

Date: 3/27/2013 8:35:00 AM

Very good Poem, I love it good job.

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 3/25/2013 10:33:00 AM

Congrats Sylvia on "The True Purpose" being featured.

Duncan Chappell

Date: 11/6/2010 9:25:00 PM

like this peace my friend

Pol Anto

Date: 10/27/2010 3:14:00 PM

Your comments about "a walk in the woods" has truely overwhelmed me..thank you so much...x I will endeavour to read more of your work when time allows... Take care

Pol Anto

Date: 10/26/2010 3:25:00 PM

Thank you for your very kind comments about my poem "a dark place". I try to write with feeling. Whether it be driven by sadness, anger, desire or love. I see that you seem to use inner feelings and experiences to inspire your work..The True Purpose is a brilliant write and I truely enjoyed reading it and taking from its message Take care Paul

James Fraser

Date: 10/17/2010 1:42:00 PM

Beautiful words Sylvia >> James

Nate D.

Date: 10/15/2010 10:33:00 AM

beauty comes with the true purpose of wisdom. Sylvia, love is the right perception when it comes to understanding the values that others have not encountered. Short with a very positive ending. Love, the goodness one can find through the right observation of faith and hope. luv' n.d

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/15/2010 8:40:00 AM

I love the spiritually uplifting quality of this poem, Sylvia. These are things we have to remember as we journey through life. Goes to my faves as well. Love, Carolyn

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 10/15/2010 7:49:00 AM

Starting my weekend early reading all the amazing poetry of all the wonderful poets here at PoetrySoup. I am so happy to find your poetry posted here this morning June. Have a wonderful weekend and I hope you find tons of inspiration along the way as Fall is upon us. Love, Carol

Audrey Haick

Date: 10/14/2010 10:30:00 PM

How I love this Sylvia..Much wisdom and truth to this introspective write. Goes to my favs. Love, Audrey

Francine Roberts

Date: 10/14/2010 3:34:00 PM

that was magnificent , just love it , thanks for all your kind comments ( and Spence is Spencer really, a wonderful kid from work that I love as if he were my own)