Joyce Johnson Poet Acrostic

Faith Is a Powerful Thing

Faith is a powerful thing,
As true believers can aver.
I learned this at my mother's knee.
The lessons taught by her
Have stayed with me for life.

In good times and in bad.
Sometimes I've strayed away

And faith of Mom and Dad

Protected me from this world's wiles.
On other days, remembering
Wonder of their love and smiles,
Enabled me to find way through
Rueful, and sometimes lonely, miles.
Forever grateful, I
Unbeaten by my woes
Live on with certain faith

That my faithful God is close.
He guides and guards me every day
In sunshine or in rain.
No matter if I fall,
God is there to ease my pain.

Written: January 5,2015

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Kabuteng P.Ink K. July 9, 2015 at 10:45 AM This is an uplifting and inspirational read for me, dear Joyce. Indeed, when all else seem to fail, we have our faith in God to hold on to. Thank you for this reminder... thank you as well for passing by my poem, it is an honor for me that you did-- I am not sure if you remember me, for my own silly reasons, I keep changing my name here, sorry if I confuse people, but it's me, Nikko Palmario (heehee, I hope my name rings a bell, I was more active about 3-4 years ago...) sending you love :)!

Skat A June 2, 2015 at 11:36 PM JOYCE, Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. SKAT love

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire March 26, 2015 at 9:32 AM Dear "MOM", Hope this finds YOU and YOURS Healthy and High in the Spirit. It always amazes me when a Superb Write as this only has 3 comments. How are YOU I am doing quite well. My health has improved greatly; but my Heart is still dead. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Liege...Harry

David Meade January 5, 2015 at 6:43 PM Wise is the one who listens to these words you write. May His love fill you always.

Emile Pinet January 5, 2015 at 5:45 PM Your words are simple yet so powerful. A good read, Emile.