An Excuse To Write

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Every single day, when pain has its say,
All I can do is pray,
I feel down-and-out, wanting to shout,
God removes my doubts;

With no cure, it's hard to endure,
But, God's Word is sure,
This won't kill me, though it grills me,
He stills me;

Amidst this daily fight, God helps me write,
Which gives me delight,
My pain's an excuse to sit and muse,
A way out of my blues.

03/05/17  - 75 words 

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 4/14/2017 10:32:00 AM
I love this poem, especially the last two lines. I do so much relate to it.
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Date: 3/11/2017 9:23:00 PM
Jo , congratulations on your win ~* Hugs Eve
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Date: 3/10/2017 9:16:00 AM
beautiful as always sweet Jo!!! thank you and congrats, God is always at our side... :)-luloo
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Date: 3/12/2017 6:37:00 AM
Thank you, Laura:) He sure is, all glory be to Him:)
Date: 3/7/2017 10:21:00 AM
When you write this good no excuse is required.
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Date: 3/6/2017 3:36:00 PM
VERY well crafted, the poem you came up with for the theme, dear. Wish I could have stuck more to the topic myself!!
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Date: 3/5/2017 10:59:00 PM
Spiritual and inspirational write Jo... Thanks for sharing... Good luck with the contest...
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Date: 3/5/2017 4:33:00 PM
This is lovely, Jo...both inspired and inspiring. Poetry can be such a welcome therapy...so is His word! Regards // paul
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Date: 3/5/2017 3:32:00 PM
I don't like pain , but , I do like this poem . Thanks for reading my Finding Her Words :)
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Date: 3/5/2017 1:33:00 PM
Many poets are inspired by pain, Jo, but few can present it as meaningfully as you did here. Prayer keeps us going in the tough times. Poetry is such a wonderful outlet to release the stress of each day!
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Date: 3/5/2017 12:53:00 PM
Writing is so therapeutic Jo - a lovely take on the theme:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 3/5/2017 11:37:00 AM
physical and emotional pain give us the empathy to write. Enjoyed your verse. GL in the contest.
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Date: 3/5/2017 11:28:00 AM
A very food take on dealing with pain and or adversity. With God All Things ARE Possible. I have arthritis and I am able to work through it because God gives me strength and a deep pain threshold. Great write Jo. Every dark cloud has a silver lining if you look for it. God Bless and thanks so much for your kind words on my "The Butterfly". A big 7 from me. Good luck in the contest. JB
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Date: 3/5/2017 9:53:00 AM
Dear Jo, your pen...it brings be out of the blues 2. God is soooo good! One more, for your bag of sevens! If u have time, please visit "Ride" in my collection of muses. My best to you Jo, chuck
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Date: 3/5/2017 9:50:00 AM
soulful on a sunday that needs this tranquil whisper, jo.. one of your 'bestest..'.. huggs
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Date: 3/5/2017 8:40:00 AM
- Lovely poem, Jo - Good luck in the contest - Happy Sunday :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 3/5/2017 8:02:00 AM
Perfect Jo Daniel. I love it :)
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