Lindsay Laurie Poet Rhyme

Crossroads

At some stage in a turbid life,
 Temptation stalks around the bend.
  The devil waits with a friendly smile
   At the cross-road time we spend.
     
The cross-roads are our troubled time,
where sin and prayer do blend;
If we can read the devils smile,
God wins out in the end.

For prayer is our line to heaven
to rejoice in every day
through teaching from our saviour,
may life always stay that way.

But hellfire is sent to tempt us;
and destroy us too they may!
If we choose to take the devil’s route
when at the cross-roads we delay.

We've all been to the cross-roads,
where temptation seems a friend …
Through love, faith and prayer
God wins out in the end.

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Gordon Mcconnell February 9, 2016 at 3:58 AM superb indeed Lindsay, with such great message to make sure we take right route in life. God is one to follow all the way through life for He knows the right route. God bless you! Lindsay Laurie February 10, 2016 at 12:36 AM G'day Gordon ... good guidance and following its path are the first steps leaving the crossroads - thanks again Gordon - Lindsay

Connie Marcum Wong February 8, 2016 at 2:12 AM This is a beautiful expression of the importance of being divinely guided with faith. #7 Lindsay Laurie February 10, 2016 at 12:32 AM Hello Connie ... thank you for your kind comment Connie. Faith is certainly the guide we need - Lindsay

Laura Leiser February 2, 2016 at 12:17 AM Wonderful expression of faith and wisdom in your fine poem, Lindsay! I really enjoyed it. A 7 from me :) Lindsay Laurie February 10, 2016 at 12:26 AM Hello Laura ... I'm pleased you enjoyed this poem Laura and thank you for commenting - Lindsay

Pashang Salehi February 1, 2016 at 11:10 AM It's always true.. very nice Lindsay Laurie February 10, 2016 at 12:23 AM G'day Pashanq ... yes it is Pashanq. Thank you for reading my poem - Lindsay

Duke Beaufort January 28, 2016 at 7:35 AM Ah yes the exciting and tempting cross-roads!! As you point out, we sometimes need help to stay on the right path. I think when I was young, I found out that acting without adequate self-control was a very destructive process. Some people have a hard time with that lesson, and we need all the help we can get from here and there. Your poem is quite insightful. You choice of words and images is well done!! Lindsay Laurie February 9, 2016 at 9:43 PM Hello Duke ... a problem with being youthful is the misguided thought that it's cool to buck authority and that's when a wise auricle is needed for a gentle prod in the right direction. Thanks again Duke - Lindsay

Kp Nunez January 27, 2016 at 7:00 AM "There is none righteous no not one" Rom. 3:10 Sin is committed right there when we think we're more righteous than other people...the devil is already laughing... Good one, Lindsay! Lindsay Laurie February 10, 2016 at 12:39 AM Oh how true are the quotes in your comment Kim. Thanks again for your support - Lindsay

Viv Wigley January 26, 2016 at 6:29 AM Indeedy, Lindsay. 'Be careful what you entertain- Sin fascinates before it assassinates'. Life is about choices, and thank God we have them. Great write, Lindsay, and happy Australia day, matey. regards, Viv Lindsay Laurie January 26, 2016 at 8:36 PM Still nodding at the 'Vivquote.' I've lived by it all my life ... not. We are lucky that we can make choices, even if they end up haunting us. Every day is Australia Day for me Viv and I love it - thanks matey - Lindsay

Phyllis Babcock January 24, 2016 at 7:58 PM That is so true Lindsay we are tempted at times in our lives and we come to that crossroad where we have to choose. God always wins . Nice inspirational poem. love phyl Lindsay Laurie January 26, 2016 at 8:28 PM Hello Phyllis ... temptation is always a few steps ahead of us and when we reach a crossroad, we should stop and think about consequences - thanks Phyllis - Lindsay

Jerry T Curtis January 22, 2016 at 6:26 AM I'm at a crossroad here, " I'm Tempted to say something nice " lol Lindsay Laurie January 26, 2016 at 8:22 PM You always say something nice Jerry. Just take the right road again - thanks mate - Jerry

Andrea Dietrich January 21, 2016 at 3:55 PM Nice one on crossroads . we all have them at some time or other and some sure do choose the wrong way!!! Lindsay Laurie January 26, 2016 at 8:19 PM Hello Andrea ... we sure do, and sometimes the road back can be very rocky - thank you Andrea - Lindsay

Paul Callus January 21, 2016 at 3:17 PM You have a good point there, Lindsay. Temptation does its best and we do not always avoid its clutches, but we are fortunate in being able to make up for where we go wrong. I liked Connie's comment, too:) // paul Lindsay Laurie January 26, 2016 at 8:17 PM Too right Paul. Learning from our mistakes is the right road to take, but temptation will always be an issue - thanks Paul - Lindsay

Connie Marcum Wong January 19, 2016 at 1:22 PM Too many learn this late in life which is why so there are so many seniors in churches. A very inspirational write Lindsay. The best to you in 2016 my friend! Lindsay Laurie January 20, 2016 at 4:30 PM Thank you once again Connie. I guess our lives are based on the decisions we make - the best to you also Connie in 2016 - Lindsay