BODY AILS YET SPIRIT SOARS
Body ails yet spirit soars indeed
For this, I pray that God grants my need
So I can continue reaching-out
Midst weakness-doubt and sickness-pout.
With human nature’s flaw, causing pain
My flesh succumbs to grief; I complain
Then seek for heavenly help, divine*
For my heart's shield from frustration-whine.
Driving my spirit for triumph glow
The Lord I trust against trials’ blow
For me to ascend with gladness’ hope
Propelled as I victoriously cope.
Endowed with strength of spiritual might
I’ll do right, smite fright by prayer flight
Yielding to Holy Ghost Who grants zest
As I fulfill role’s best, feeling blest.
*2Corinthians 4:1Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 4:7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
November 10, 2023
2nd place, "Body ails yet spirit soars" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Unseeking Seeker; judged on 11/11/2023
Copyright © Beata Agustin | Year Posted 2023
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