Edging Out the Night

All of my words are spent
It was words who rent…my soul

I have used them to bleed, need, plead 
My case before those who judge, forcefully nudge, but never budge in the 	presence of 
undying LOVE

No more…NO….MORE….
	I will not take one more step, I will not move beyond
		My humiliation

Is there no one to lift my head

A Prince, perhaps…

Stupid little girl, get a grip, take a tasty sip, maybe pooch your lip…
				Faith, love, and hope

I have lifted my sword before
I have escaped darkness and know bondage no more
But live, to actually breathe in those three
Take hold of those powerful sources inside me
	Requires great courage…of which…I have none

I thought I was a woman of light
A ray of hope piercing evil
I find myself lost in the mesh
Of all that is unbelievable
	Wild, untouchable, undesirable

My heart is HIS
And I smile as I know what that means
I am not my own
And so, His blood has washed me clean
	And I will know this sorrow NO MORE….


Written by Trudy Schrader 2010

Note: It is a hard lesson to learn...those who hold the power to love us to freedom also
has the power to destroy us. It's all in who you chose to give your power of choice to.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Pettit Avatar
January 19, 2011 at 7:22 PM
You have some good expression in this piece.
Schrader Avatar
January 19, 2011 at 7:12 PM
Thanks so much for taking the time to read and even more time to comment. trudy
Brown Avatar
January 19, 2011 at 5:14 AM
I am reading such amazing poetry this morning Trudy. I am glad yours is among the ones I have had the pleasure to read today. I wish you a wonderful day filled with inspiration. Love, Carol
Coles Avatar
January 18, 2011 at 6:51 PM
Nice work! beautiful! encouraging! Keep expressing yourself.
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