John Aaron Green Poet Free verse

Embrace

As i cry, my eyes are opened,
a memory of you, burns inside my soul.
   
   I drop to my knee's, your truth surrounds me,
for in my sorrow, again I am lost.

   My heart fills with your voice,
even through my silence.

   I stand again, to see your mercy,
to rise over, all that I am.

   The faith you gave me, is my only hope,
as it again, shines through my darkness.

   Your forgiveness, is my hearts song,
your spirit moves in me, as I lift my burdens.

   With your power from above, I can stand,
to be restored, your joy I find.

   I search my soul, for your peace,
finding forever, your unconditional love.

   Your blood is my shield, a blessing to me,
for I have done nothing, to deserve your grace.

   So I am thankful, my life is yours,
your words I cherish, your love I embrace.

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Elizabeth Wesley January 25, 2012 at 8:24 PM Here I am again, are you stuck with a lack of ideas? This reminds me of psalm 51, have you read it lately? One of the very best. Miss you John! Love, Elizabeth

Gwendolen Song December 10, 2011 at 12:26 PM This is like a Psalm of David...he asks the Lord to search his soul and see if there is any wicked way in him..I like how you pray a prayer of thanksgiving..a great place to be spiritually..especially when the holidays have so much power to leave us feeling empty when they've closed...not sure if u liked my limerick..did u mean it didn't sound like writer's block to u for my entry? I am working on a Deal Breaker write this afternoon....it's a bit naughty but the topic lends itself to that. ;)

Dan Kearley November 29, 2011 at 6:55 PM Yes,you really put your heart out there!Very nice John.

Journey Mcknight November 29, 2011 at 11:55 AM I felt your heartfelt lines throughout. This is the first of your work I have read. so awesome to have Our Christ Jesus, omnipresent in our lives. God bless, Cindy(Jour ney On......)

Sarah Seraphin November 28, 2011 at 10:14 PM * "I Love This Beautiful Poem * My Dear Sweet Precious John * The Way It Whispers In Words of Faith & Love * Which Touch to Caress My Soul * I Have Often Loved Your Voice * Angel Smile At Your Words * Your Heart * Very Beautiful * My Luv to You Always * Sarah." *

Andrea Dietrich November 28, 2011 at 9:33 PM A gorgeous spiritual poem, john. Heartfelt!(and the captcha here says CMAS, like Christmas!!)

Poet Destroyer A November 28, 2011 at 6:12 PM Hi, John~ ;-) Your words here really touch a memory of longing... I had a dream one time, where i was embracing the warmth and comfort of my mother... but, she is gone now... The weird thing is,, that she never gave me nothing to cherish... In my heart I know that she loved me.. And God, will always be there for me in all my sorrow. He is my shield, and without his love~ i would of never felt my mothers warmth in my dream. I am going speechless... on how your poems get to me~ in a good way,..p.d John Aaron Green November 28, 2011 at 6:31 PM thanks p.d.,,,you are amazing,,,i just love to write about our struggles through this lifes journey,,,and share the feelings and the heartachs....

Nathan D. November 27, 2011 at 11:03 PM embracing poem'

Elizabeth Wesley November 27, 2011 at 7:31 PM How dear can a love poem be. You poured your heart and soul into this and the last two lines tell a story in it alone. So enjoyed reading this John. P S What's that on your head in that sweet picture of you? P S again - thanks for your visit and kind words Luv, Lizzt John Aaron Green November 27, 2011 at 7:40 PM im sitting on a warf,checking out the ocean,,,with my detroit cap on,,i think that it is a looking glass behind my head,,,thanks for your comments,,always...