Call

When the walls are closing in
those times you're afraid to begin
Call upon your Saviour's name
He'll take away your hurt and shame

If the world is right and rosy
when you're happy and so cosy
Call upon your Saviour's name
 for no two days will be the same

All the things your heart requires
Trials, tribulations, fires
Everything that happens nurtures
your story there within His verses

Even when the world seems cruel
If you are forced to play the fool
He offers you a listening ear
Take comfort know that he is near

All your days upon the the earth
Even before the day of your birth
He has held you within his hand
To guide you to the promised land

Yes He is strong but oh so gentle 
He is the storm and flower petal
Closer than your every breath
For you no curse or fear of death

Sit and ponder for a while
within the moment feel Him smile
He calls upon you by your name
forgives your sin removes all shame
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Raven Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 10:45 AM
Hi Richard, this is a beautiful song my friend. Your words tell what I have always known, God is ever there. I love the content of this piece, it sings along in a wonderful flow. A fave. Have a wonderful Saturday. your friend always....Mike.
Breidenthal Avatar
April 14, 2018 at 2:51 AM
Lovely one...I especially love the last stanza..a comforting one for anyone. Always, Laura
Lamoureux Avatar
April 14, 2018 at 8:28 AM
Thanks for reintroducing me to my own words Laura. Hugs Rick.
Noble Ayi Avatar
October 11, 2017 at 8:56 AM
God is always available when we call on Him in truth. He makes us glorious and gives us salvation. This is a nice piece. I like it. Keep it up.
Lamoureux Avatar
October 12, 2017 at 8:12 AM
Thanks Derek.
Callus Avatar
September 21, 2017 at 11:26 AM
Lovely and uplifting thoughts, Richard. Faith is essential in our lives. ~ Hope you're keeping well. Regards // paul
Robinson Jr. Avatar
September 16, 2017 at 12:44 PM
Beautiful uplifting poetry, Richard. It made my day for real. An inspiring praise poem of much spiritual value. Soulful words to meditate on. Outstanding poem. Star bright write, my friend. Love and joy always.
Thirtyseven Avatar
September 9, 2017 at 8:55 AM
Nice words, my friend.
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 6, 2017 at 3:57 PM
I enjoyed your lovely inspirational poem Richard. He resides with in and without and is a blessing in my life daily. My favorite lines in this poem.... "Closer than your every breath for you no curse or fear of death" Aloha Richard. : )
B. Avatar
September 6, 2017 at 11:04 AM
I enjoyed this inspirational poem. :)
Hopper Avatar
September 2, 2017 at 8:29 AM
Hello stranger! I didn't realize you were still active on this site. Glad I came across you! Excellent poem!
Sergi Avatar
August 31, 2017 at 6:04 PM
Hi Richard: An endearing poem of faith. Especially at my age when I struggle with my memory He's always there when it counts so I can remember. I can feel him smiling .
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 30, 2017 at 12:19 PM
Richard,I do like this spiritual poem. I pray every evening. Then i sleep peacefully. HAVE a nice day my friend.
Ashley Avatar
August 26, 2017 at 8:45 PM
Hi Richard, a very moving spiritual poem. Your poem's rhythm and rhyme are lyrical and the message inspirational. Your sixth stanza is pure poetic bliss but the whole poem is heavenly kissed. I truly enjoyed this poem this evening! :)
Horsman Avatar
August 23, 2017 at 2:52 PM
awesome Richard, love this
Manassian Avatar
August 23, 2017 at 10:01 AM
Your strong faith is one of the many facets of your work that endears you as a poet to me. Bless you, dear. It's normal that when one's been away, the visits dwindle. However, one is never forgotten...not someone like you, anyway. Hugs
Daniel Avatar
August 23, 2017 at 3:17 AM
This is so rejuvenating, Richard:) glad to know that God has given us the freedom to call on Him anytime:)
White Avatar
August 23, 2017 at 2:06 AM
This is warm, gentle and loving. I like it very much.
Lane Avatar
August 22, 2017 at 12:51 PM
There's no better feeling than to have a clean conscience and to be able to call God, a friend. He listens and knows our needs better we do. Your couplets are wonderful, Richard.
Wood Avatar
August 22, 2017 at 9:10 AM
Very nice Richard. I especially like that 6th stanza. "He is the storm and the flower petal" A nice juxtaposition there!
Lamoureux Avatar
August 22, 2017 at 9:29 AM
Thanks Dean.
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