Answer

That leading's struggle, scened mundane
in day to day, coerced restrain,
I hold my ground, as if to claim
thy own indenture, in remain
as force for good, by God's proclaim.

And to my soul, a living seine
that pulls some justice to domain
of livelihood, seditious, main.
I trust my effort, not of gain,
but in thee truth, unselfish strain.

Some quality, convincing, plain
that commonness in worth's attain -
resultant, but from rigor's aim.
Consorting not, with bribery's feign,
that brings to wit, some covets name.

In prayer with thee, I ask as though
a personable bask would leave me vain,
and perish of console's adjust,
as hope in wonder could explain,
obliterating wronged of us!

The Lord, His answer be acclaim -
ennobling ...as the winds of thrust!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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March 23, 2009 at 4:37 PM
Hmmmm, lots of monorhyme, I don't think I understand what you are trying to say? Sounds a bit Shakespearian which I like, yet, "that" is one of my least favorite words. Light & Love
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December 7, 2008 at 1:05 PM
Congratulations, Paula. Well deserved poem to be featured this week. ~ Carrie
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December 5, 2008 at 5:31 PM
Beautiful, Paula. Thank you for sharing. Lainie
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December 5, 2008 at 5:23 PM
Paula - Congratulations on your featured write this week! Peace always and may you and your loved ones have a Happy & Healthy Holiday season. John
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December 2, 2008 at 4:20 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Paula. Love, Carol
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December 1, 2008 at 4:46 PM
Yes, God is the answer. Thank you for sharing this inspirational message. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Blessings to you. Karen
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December 1, 2008 at 4:06 PM
Congrats Paula on your wonderful poetry being featured this week. Love, Shar
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December 1, 2008 at 12:56 PM
Congratulations Paula on your poem "Answer" being featured. Vince
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November 30, 2008 at 9:25 PM
Paula congratulations on having this very well written poem featured this week, God Bless - MJ
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