Bolt From the Blue

I walked a long time on this earth with blinkers on my eyes
When one day suddenly I was struck by a bolt from the sky
Hey you down there what do you think of yourself?
I’m going to take away your health and your wealth
I had strutted like a peacock and preyed like a panther 
On the weak and the humble and on those who did’nt matter
Down went my scrips and I went broke
My heart could’nt take it and I got a stroke
Strapped to the bed, my body turned to lead
All I could wish for was to be dead
In my anguish I cried out aloud
Oh God if possible please lift up this dark cloud
I am sorry it is to you I have caused utter grief
Please give me another chance, I’ll  turn over a new leaf
God made me swallow a bitter pill indeed
To put aright all my misdeeds
But then He took away all my ills
And within me a new spirit instilled
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Devnath  Avatar
June 13, 2011 at 9:11 AM
Sorry I am late to thank you for this poem. So nice the poem is. I am touched, my dear Crasta. Let me go with your refine feeling.
Singh Avatar
May 27, 2011 at 9:58 AM
this is really good...!! btw im male..!!
Brown Avatar
May 26, 2011 at 10:50 AM
I am sitting here reading some very amazing poems today Venetia. I am glad yours was among them. Have a wonderful day full of love and joy. Love, Carol
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