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Be Still

The angst that fills my seeking heart,
Revealed to me a missing part.
More to life there has to be,
More that is evading me.

I’m looking for the perfect way
But it has slipped by me today.
Novels read gave not the right
Answer that I need tonight.

Nor in the airwaves, did I hear
Any revelations clear.
Not in a stream or bubbling brook,
It must be where I failed to look.

Among the traffic, I’ve not found
Worthy words that are profound.
Pay-per-view gave no reply
Leaving me to wonder why.

The stress of what I’m going through
Prevents my knowing what to do.
More to life there has to be,
More that is evading me.

I’ve looked beyond and far below,
Finding only what I know.
The angst remains with me, no doubt.
Resolution, alas, gives out!

Exhausted by my busy quest,
This hopeless heart decides to rest.
When, in my silent spirit heard
A soothing, but prophetic, word.

The sound was slight, a stealthy sleuth
Whispered, “John, Eight Thirty Two.
And once you see the perfect WAY,
Read Forty Six Ten, in Psalm today!”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Mattia Avatar
April 23, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Thank you. . . enjoyed this one.
Jordan Avatar
November 1, 2008 at 3:54 PM
Another finalist - Great Job & God Bless
Sheart Avatar
October 27, 2008 at 2:41 PM
Hi Teresa Congratulations on your amazing poetry making the semi-finals and good luck in the finals! Love Light Truth Patricia
Austin Avatar
August 29, 2008 at 1:13 PM
Congrats on this write. I agree, we are just where we've put ourselves....what is needed is an understanding of a greater word. Love, Daver
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August 28, 2008 at 6:20 PM
I love your poem! Great write! Laura
Winter Avatar
August 25, 2008 at 2:01 PM
Congratulations Teresa on your wonderful poetry being featured this week. Love, Shar
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
August 25, 2008 at 8:33 AM
Congratulations on "Be Still" finally being featured. Great write. Vince
Jordan Avatar
August 24, 2008 at 6:52 PM
Great rhyme and flow made the message in this poem a joy to read - the message is one we all need to hear - congrats on being featured this week
Buys Avatar
August 24, 2008 at 4:49 PM
This is an awesome read. Congratulations on being featured. Regards heidie
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