Evets Pordlaw Poet Free verse

Can God Help Me Now?

Can a man, who does not believe,
Fall to his knees,
And beg some relief?

Can one, who has been given,
The life of a dream,
Ball his fists?
Nails dug into the palms till they bleed…
Look to the heavens and scream…

And be heard?

Is it right to love something so damn much,
That the anger inside,
Rips at your pride, 
And the pain is unbearable to the touch?

Is my hate a cop out?
Is it a way to deal?
Maybe a method to my madness;
Which allows me to feel?

Will God help me with this sadness?

If I still fail to believe?

I ask;
 Is it me I deceive?

Can I truly let go?
Allow the curtains to close on this show?
Raise my hand in farewell,
And hold praise in my heart for this hell?

If I spit venom,
Out of spite…
Can I stand proud?
For having rode the torrent,
And call it right?

If my tears run free,
With the lump in my throat,
That seizes me,
Can I stare you in the eye?

And ask that you remember me?

Or is it my greed?
Or this anger,
Once at seed?
Now in full bloom…

So emotional,
Uncontrollable,
Inconsolable,
Confused…

Grasping…
So much that I am asking;

Can God help me now?

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Sabrina Niday Hansel October 8, 2013 at 12:35 AM Beautiful! Your not alone on this. I too have asked the same question,

Priscilla Cruz February 5, 2010 at 12:19 PM I was enveloped by your wonderful it was very ermoso=beautiful I have the same question. Can God help me now? So far I have held on to a lot of things but lately I am finding that indeed God can help... Keep writing your inspirational poems -Nemo

Janette Fisher November 25, 2009 at 10:10 AM Evets - congrats on your amazing featured poem this week. Rgds Janette

Iolanda Scripca November 23, 2009 at 7:57 PM Interesting poem. Congratulations on your being featured this week. Happy Thanksgiving! Love, Iolanda

Lena Townsend November 23, 2009 at 2:33 PM A touching write, beautifully worded. Each question causes the reader to pause and ponder. My hope is that you find the answers you seek, as for me, my faith says, "Those that seek God will find God and God will help them!" Congratulations on being featured this week. Many blessings to you. Smiles from Lolita

James Fraser November 23, 2009 at 12:08 PM Many congratulations on your poetry being shared with us this week >> James

Carol Sunshine Brown November 23, 2009 at 8:47 AM Congratulations on your excellent poetry being featured this week Evets. Love, Carol

Anthony Nutter November 23, 2009 at 3:18 AM Excellent write and well deserving selection for being featured this week. Best wishes and keep writing. A. W. Nutter www.freewebs.com/abcedit

Donna Golden November 22, 2009 at 11:06 PM Steve, this is such an honest write that puts you in a place of raw vulnerability. I admire that. Interesting questions are asked here, and of course you don't have to read much of my writing to know how I would answer you. However, I think in this you reveal that you know the answer to many of the questions asked. Furthermore, you aren't asking me, but God. I love this piece and am adding it to my favorites. Hugs, Donna

November 22, 2009 at 5:15 PM Yes, in God there is always hope and a way through the tough times. Thought provoking poem. Congratulations on having it featured. Wishing you continued success with your writing. God bless. Karen

Raul Moreno January 26, 2009 at 2:13 AM I believe He can and will, the things we go through strengthen us to become the people we are today. As we age, we draw closer to God and become more of a reflection of him. Keep your faith strong and pray over your life daily. I'll keep you in my prayers and God bless...Raul

Vince Suzadail Jr. January 21, 2009 at 7:57 PM God can help immensely. They say as one door shuts, another opens but it was the one closing that meant so much. So many things come into play, that it must be mind boggling. Believe me, taking one day at a time and prayer does help. I attend retiree day at Tobyhanna, Pa and much of the memories come back. I occasionally run into an old friend and we reminisce. Your poem tells the story of a dedicated soldier. God Bless. Vince

Laurie Ginn January 21, 2009 at 6:03 PM Yes He can, I am having some similar emotions and have found that God does not change, I change. If I have faith I must do as Job did and have faith in any situation not just when I understand why or when I like what's going on.