Bring Your Burden

Life has hidden snares.
Men are unaware.
As you go your way,
If you really care,
You will always pray.

Whistle a song
On your way home.
And keep yourself,
Out of harms way.

Pray a bit.
Then you take.
Your burden...

Leave it
At the

Cross!


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Fraser Avatar
February 28, 2010 at 4:32 AM
Wonderful poem Marty >> James
Chu Avatar
February 20, 2010 at 5:43 PM
Bring your burden and leave it on the cross. I like that. I need one of those crosses. Currently, I put my burdens on my shoulder. They get heavy. It's true, many are unaware that there is an answer for them. More simply, hope.
Augustus Avatar
February 18, 2010 at 1:22 PM
Awesome! Love it! Your poem has a very nice flow. Congratulations on your win in this contest!
Culverhouse Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 5:26 PM
congrats!! very uplifting poem!!
Jordan Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 5:24 PM
Marty congrats on your win in Catie's contest, God Bless,mj
Dietrich Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 4:37 PM
This had a great message, Marty. congratulations! andrea
Sweetheart Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 3:54 PM
Congrats Marty on your winning poem in the Hex contest.. a wonderful win for a wonderful poem and wonderfully talented poet... awesome back to back wins my friend... enjoy the victories...luv.. "Sweetheart"
La France Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 12:11 PM
Congratulations on your win in the contest, with this wonderful poem....
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February 17, 2010 at 8:31 AM
Bravo, Marty! Hear the drum rolls! You placed in the winners’ circle for your creative entry in the Poetry Soup member contest, “WHAT THE HEX” sponsored by: Catie Lindsey. Well done! Smiles, Dane Ann
Richards Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 7:56 AM
What a great job on the Hex contest!! Congratulations on a well deserved win! ~ Love, Carrie
Chircop Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 2:49 PM
Bring the burden and leave it at the Cross...these words gave me comfort indeed..bravo..Charma
Delacroix Avatar
February 15, 2010 at 10:25 PM
Very nice, Marty! Quite an inspiration here! Good luck on the contest. Thanks for sharing and thank you for your kind comments on my poem today. Best wishes, Caroline.
Brown Avatar
February 15, 2010 at 12:06 PM
Thank you for sharing your poetry with us today Marty. I enjoyed reading it. Love, Carol
Guzzi Avatar
February 15, 2010 at 9:53 AM
I really liked the up beat of this. Soup mail Light & Love
Haick Avatar
February 15, 2010 at 8:56 AM
Thank you for writing this Marty. Many of us need a reminder and the inspiration. Thanks for your kind comments on my poem. Peace, Audrey
Beaufort Avatar
February 15, 2010 at 6:59 AM
Marty, I like this piece. I often think how just a zig or zag in the wrong direction can be life altering. Of course--there is a randomness to events that can not be avoided and for which there is no use worrying. Thank-you for your comments the other day.
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February 15, 2010 at 3:02 AM
I try to read at least five poems every morning and comment. Guess who was number five. I'm glad I saved the best for last. Thank you for the inspirational message before I head off to work. Excellent piece best of luck in the contest.
Strand Avatar
February 15, 2010 at 12:08 AM
Best wioshes in the contest Marty and congrats on your recent contest success.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
Dietrich Avatar
February 14, 2010 at 7:18 PM
Good entry, Marty. And the ending word is very appropriate for the title. LUv, Andrea
Hilliker Avatar
February 14, 2010 at 7:05 PM
Great poem for the Dim. Hex. contest. Good advice, too.
Sweetheart Avatar
February 14, 2010 at 7:04 PM
An amazing write for the contest Marty.. so full of spirituality and inspiration to readers.. just luv it .. today I posted many spiritual poems.. tonight after a Valentine Day treat ... luv poems posted.. think u will enjoy reading.. good luck in the contest.. my entry is Frosting for Fragrance.. I tried it anyway...luv.. "Sweetheart"
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