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A Lament

A Lament Sometimes it is so hard to see the beauty in Your work; the joy of life, the twists and turns and each and every quirk. You gave us love and joy and hope and all we could attain. We wonder why You gave this life that causes so much pain. This master plan, this grand idea, escapes me on this day; forgive me Lord, I have to go, it hurts too much to pray. You took us in and sheltered us and showered us with love; Your grace and joy and peace and hope rained down from up above. They say that faith will somehow help me find a way to cope; they say these angry tears I shed will blossom into hope. I’m scared and lost, I’m without hope, please help me find my way; Please tell me, Lord, I need to know, why it hurts too much to pray. My mind knows that I need you now, a fact I won’t deny, But, when I try to think it through, my heart just asks You “why?” I’m sorry, Lord, for doubting You, I know You are the way; I just can’t seem to get the hope I need to start this day. If only I could, somehow, find a way to find Your way, Maybe with Your help it wouldn’t hurt too much to pray. Please help me find a way to bring my heartache back to You. You are my one salvation now, my hopes they seem so few. They tell me to have faith in You and leave my pain behind; This I would most surely do to gain some peace of mind. A quest for faith, so strong and fierce, consumes me on this day: Please hear me Lord, I need some faith, for this I…well, I pray. Please help me Lord, I need some faith, for this I…well, I pray.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 1/4/2012 8:09:00 AM
Congratulations on making it through the 1st round of PoetrySoup International Contest. Wishing you the best in the finals Sheryl. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/18/2011 12:17:00 PM
This was excellent. Congrats on the feature. Vince
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Date: 9/18/2011 5:07:00 AM
A common feeling expressed in your featured poetry, Sheryl. Doubt and lack of faith are great tools of Satan and need to be exposed for what they are. Congrats on having this wonderful Christian poem out there for all to read. Gwendolen
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Date: 9/14/2011 11:54:00 AM
Wonderful inspiring piece. I wish more people would embrace the Lord and the spiritual side of life. This piece stands way out among those here. Why so writers this.l that just because the lines rhyme a poem is good. You paced each syllable to create a wonder flow that makes me want to read this again and again.
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Sheryl Marcotte
Date: 9/15/2011 5:14:00 PM
michael...that is quite possibly the best compliment i have ever gotten on my poetry...thank you--you really touched me.
Date: 9/12/2011 9:47:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Sheryl. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/12/2011 12:07:00 AM
congrats sheryl on your featured poem this week on PS.. awesome one to share luv..
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Date: 8/8/2011 8:26:00 PM
Sheryl, thanks for your worthy poem presentation. Agape, Moses
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Sheryl Marcotte
Date: 8/8/2011 9:20:00 PM
thank you
Date: 8/8/2011 4:21:00 PM
Congratulations on your placement in Moses' "Sayings Of Wisdom" contest Sheryl. Love, Carol
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Sheryl Marcotte
Date: 8/8/2011 9:20:00 PM
thank you
Date: 8/8/2011 1:24:00 PM
Congratulations on this win in the contest of John,sheryl
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Sheryl Marcotte
Date: 8/8/2011 9:20:00 PM
thank you
Date: 8/8/2011 3:32:00 AM
hey Sheryl, congrats on your win David
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Sheryl Marcotte
Date: 8/8/2011 9:21:00 PM
thank you
Date: 8/7/2011 11:30:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Sheryl. Nice going. xxxRalph
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Sheryl Marcotte
Date: 8/8/2011 9:21:00 PM
thank you
Date: 8/7/2011 10:12:00 PM
Congrats sheryl on your wonderful win with brilliant words of wisdom luv..
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Sheryl Marcotte
Date: 8/8/2011 9:21:00 PM
thank you
Date: 8/5/2011 9:28:00 AM
Loved your depth of emotion Sheryl- jo Davis
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Sheryl Marcotte
Date: 8/8/2011 9:19:00 PM
thank you
Date: 8/4/2011 9:31:00 PM
Thoughtful expressions , sheryl
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Sheryl Marcotte
Date: 8/8/2011 9:19:00 PM
thank you

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