Constance La France Poet Verse

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Eternal Paradise

 
Many times during my life my heart has been shattered,
by friends I thought loved me who betrayed that love;
with souls black and decayed and hearts empty,
why did I not see this darkness they held.

At first, my thoughts were for them to suffer like I have,
for them the shrivel and wither and know about pain;
but soon I realized that hate and revenge is wrong,
why did I not see this darkness they held.

I prayed to the Lord for help on how to let go of this hate, 
and he told me to look to his son for the answer;
so I did and I was humbled and felt unworthy;
why did Jesus have to suffer so much.

For although he was betrayed and whipped and flogged,
and made to crawl in the streets falling, stumbling;
and was nailed to that cross carried and crucified,
he forgave- so why can I not do the same.

For, I believe those with black souls and empty hearts,
will never know the promise of-   eternal paradise;
so, in the end all will be judged for their ways,
and I, will just be me for the Lord sees all.
 
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August 22, 2020


Poetry/Verse/Eternal Paradise
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Regina Mcintosh August 23, 2020 at 4:57 AM Beautiful inspiration, dear Constance. I enjoyed the verse and love it's embrace which whispers of true hope. Love to you always. God bless you Constance La France August 26, 2020 at 9:43 AM Gina, thanks for the compliment on my poem _Constance

John Hamilton August 22, 2020 at 12:32 PM A wonderful write Constance one of your best without a doubt!! Constance La France August 22, 2020 at 12:44 PM John, thank you for the awesome compliment it means a lot to me _ Constance