Answering Your Query

Breaking free from regret and fear,
I will arise, my spirit soar,
and to the grace of God draw near.

To share with those who do not have,
a hug, a smile, a loaf of bread,
and words of hope, a healing salve.

7/4/16
For Nette Onclaud's "Tell Me" contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Lindley Avatar
July 18, 2016 at 7:01 PM
Truly wonderful sentiments and so much said in six verses! Cheerfully giving is never a wrong path to take.... A7
Dietrich Avatar
July 16, 2016 at 10:08 AM
wow, this ROCKS, Kim. HOpe it garnered a high score. Congrats.
Merryman Avatar
July 16, 2016 at 11:25 AM
Thank you, Andrea! I'm glad you like it. I placed 4th which is quite good.
A  Avatar
July 12, 2016 at 11:31 PM
KIm, Congrats on your awesome win.....SKAT
Merryman Avatar
July 16, 2016 at 11:24 AM
Thank you, SKAT! Good to see you here.
Callus Avatar
July 9, 2016 at 3:58 PM
To share is to love! Uplifting sentiments, Kim!! Congratulations on this worthy win! [It feels great standing between you and Laura:)] Regards ~ paul
Merryman Avatar
July 16, 2016 at 11:23 AM
Thank you so much, Paul! I am honored to share a placement with you and Laura!
Merryman Avatar
July 16, 2016 at 11:22 AM
Thank you so much, Paul! I am honored to share a placement with you and Laura!
Flower Avatar
July 9, 2016 at 1:51 PM
Congrats on your win, Kim, and thanks for congratulating me on one of my placements. :)
Merryman Avatar
July 16, 2016 at 11:21 AM
Thank you, Moon Flower and you are most welcome!
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 9, 2016 at 12:10 PM
Sharing what we have with others fills the heart with happiness, if it is only sharing a smile. Love that concept Kim. So happy to see this gem high on the list of winners! Congratulations! 7 ; )
Merryman Avatar
July 16, 2016 at 11:20 AM
Thank you for your sweet comment, Connie! I appreciate it.
Onclaud Avatar
July 9, 2016 at 11:48 AM
kim, still swooning over your superb work . especially the 2nd stanza.. big congrats on your fine slot and thanks for sharing your talent!..huggs
Merryman Avatar
July 16, 2016 at 11:19 AM
Thank you for my placement, Nette! I'm so glad you liked my poem!
Smith Avatar
July 5, 2016 at 2:20 PM
Wonderful work Kim, best wishes in the contest...
Merryman Avatar
July 16, 2016 at 11:18 AM
Thank you, Charlie!
Warrior Avatar
July 4, 2016 at 8:48 PM
You tell it like it is Kim...truly an ambassador from heaven...god bless...^WW^
Merryman Avatar
July 16, 2016 at 11:17 AM
Thank you for your sweet comment, WW!
Tate Avatar
July 4, 2016 at 7:33 PM
Very good, Kim. I love it.
Merryman Avatar
July 16, 2016 at 11:16 AM
Thank you, James!
Kesting Avatar
July 4, 2016 at 2:24 PM
Kim, Great words! Great Actions!Great Poem! TK
Merryman Avatar
July 4, 2016 at 4:14 PM
Thank you so much, Tom!
Paras Avatar
July 4, 2016 at 1:36 PM
Dear me, breathtaking poem with gorgeous sentiments. This makes me want to write one for the contest. Thank you!
Merryman Avatar
July 4, 2016 at 4:13 PM
Thank you so much, Manny! You should try one.
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