Tom Wright Poet Lyric

Cancer Was the Match

Cancer Was the Match, 
That Set My Fields on Fire
Written: by Tom Wright
12/2/2014 

The path in life that I formerly pursued,
Whether aptly marked or vegetated trail;
Found most days all too frequently skewed,
So I sought God’s face to help me prevail.

For the thing staring at me I had no answer,
Neither peace nor joy was within my heart.
I’d been diagnosed with Parotid Gland Cancer,
And the new direction chosen, had its start.

No longer was life seen on hold, but on restart,
I’d surrendered to Jesus, authority in my life.
God began cultivating in me His work of art,
He began by guiding a Doctor’s surgical knife.

Now I no longer travel some unlighted path,
But the one which God the Father approved. 
With time mostly passed I’ll escape his wrath,
Lest from the Book of Life, my name’s, removed;

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Heidi Sands February 20, 2019 at 7:34 PM Well written! I agree, inspiring for everyone :) Thanks for sharing.

Sunlite Wanter February 20, 2019 at 10:42 AM Absolutely inspiring poetry. A fav!