A Paean To God

Now, at last, I finally understand:
I can never be complete within myself...
without You, my emotions betray me, 
my mind counteracts itself,
hope will flee me, despair will eat me, 
unless I reach out for Your love
with a child's open arms....
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Kingston Avatar
August 28, 2021 at 10:25 AM
So moving. I shed a little tear. Beatifully expressed. I agree. Your last two lines are my favorite. I love your poetry
Carber Avatar
August 30, 2021 at 10:44 AM
Thank you Marikate--you made my day!
Agustin Avatar
July 12, 2021 at 1:54 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.
Carber Avatar
July 14, 2021 at 2:44 PM
Thank you, y vaya con Dios siempre!
Merryman Avatar
May 29, 2021 at 7:07 PM
L.J., I love this! I need to remind myself of this daily! Going in my favs. Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M
Carber Avatar
May 30, 2021 at 10:42 AM
Yeah, me too, which is why I try to thank Him every day...thanks Kim
Kauffman Avatar
May 29, 2021 at 11:34 AM
Double WOW!! Amazing LJ! A fav for me. Agreed! God completes us and fills the holes in us! Congratulations. Sending you blessings!
Carber Avatar
May 30, 2021 at 10:41 AM
That He does--if we let him, of course--vaya con Dios, Sam
Dietrich Avatar
May 29, 2021 at 8:47 AM
wow!!! Congrats on the win
Carber Avatar
May 30, 2021 at 10:40 AM
Thanks Andrea!
Gauthier Avatar
May 19, 2019 at 11:50 AM
Beautiful, LJ.
Carber Avatar
May 20, 2019 at 9:16 AM
Thanks Line
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