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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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Date: 4/23/2009 11:19:00 AM
Thank you. . . enjoyed this one.
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Date: 11/1/2008 3:54:00 PM
Another finalist - Great Job & God Bless
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Date: 10/27/2008 2:41:00 PM
Hi Teresa Congratulations on your amazing poetry making the semi-finals and good luck in the finals! Love Light Truth Patricia
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Date: 8/29/2008 1:13:00 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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Date: 8/28/2008 6:20:00 PM
I love your poem! Great write! Laura
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Date: 8/25/2008 2:01:00 PM
Congratulations Teresa on your wonderful poetry being featured this week. Love, Shar
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Date: 8/25/2008 8:33:00 AM
Congratulations on "Be Still" finally being featured. Great write. Vince
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Date: 8/24/2008 6:52:00 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
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Date: 8/24/2008 4:49:00 PM
This is an awesome read. Congratulations on being featured. Regards heidie
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