Winnie Ross Poet Free verse

Familiar Faces

Sinking in peace and grounded
in my thoughts.
Memories in my mind page for page.
The gift of life
and the many days taken for granted.
Wondering what is waiting
once all is done.
Walking dusty roads seeing familiar
faces.

Hoping the judgement is not harsh.
Do not let the memories burn away!
The gift of life and familiar faces.
Do not cast me away into oblivion Oh God
with no comfort from your voice.
Do not punish me to the point I won't recognize
my own face.
Give me a chance Oh Lord
to right my wrongs.
Remembering the hymns of my mother
the songs.
Do not cut me off from you and all
of the familiar faces.

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Daniel Henry Rodgers February 21, 2024 at 4:22 AM Dear Winnie, I wanted to take a moment to express how deeply your poem felt to me. How you captured the essence of reflection, introspection, and the longing for redemption is genuinely moving. The juxtaposition of the gift of life with the realization of its often unnoticed passing is thought-provoking. Your plea to not be cast away into oblivion, to retain the essence of self amidst judgment, is profoundly touching. Moreover, including faith and the yearning for divine comfort and forgiveness adds another layer of depth to your poem. Well Written! - Blessings, Daniel

Beata Agustin February 14, 2024 at 1:14 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.