Fragrant Spices of Life

L	ive, laugh and love are fragrant spices of life
I	n times of desperation, refreshing to the soul
V	eils and smoke screens placed around each bend 
E	every illusion designed precisely to deceive 

L	et The Holy Spirit be your guide, rely not on what you see
A	nd let it lead you safely through the maze 
U	nder currents may disengage firm footings self-assured
G	ather up faith, hope, charity and love, adorn them as your shield
H	old on tenaciously in the storms, for more precious than gold, you are

L	eave burdens you cannot carry; let them fall where 'er they may
O	ften times they tend to overwhelm, stirring up mental storms
V	izualize the heart of innocents, see how no care nor worries it bears
E	ach day, resolve to take the time to live, love and laugh
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Culverhouse Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 5:56 PM
enjyed reading today! thanks for placing my work in your contest!!
Lacey Avatar
July 20, 2010 at 1:42 PM
that's the way to travel! great poem
Brown Avatar
July 16, 2010 at 10:01 AM
Congratulations Audrey on your win in Tirzah Conway's contest "Live,Laugh,Love" Love, Carol
Strand Avatar
July 16, 2010 at 12:03 AM
Love that title phrase Audrey.Memorable the first essential of a poem.Have a good weekend.Rgds Brian
Dietrich Avatar
July 15, 2010 at 8:52 PM
Ok, I found it. YOu did really well, Audrey and I love how you made the acrostic words stand out the way you did. It is a joy to have you on Soup! Luv, Andrea
Sweetheart Avatar
July 15, 2010 at 1:29 PM
Congrats BBF on your winning poem in Tirzah's contest with this awesome Acrostic full of powerful sentiments.. enjoy your win along with your BBF.. with luv..
Adeite Avatar
July 15, 2010 at 9:45 AM
Congrats on your well deserved win in Tirzah’s contest. keep shining the light. Be great and enjoy the honor. Love, always, Adeleke
Belt Avatar
July 15, 2010 at 9:40 AM
Congrats on this Awesome win Audrey.....Larry
Conway Avatar
July 15, 2010 at 8:44 AM
Fantastic Acrostic Audrey! Congrat's on your 4th place win in my contest!~Tirzah~
Rhinem Avatar
July 14, 2010 at 10:45 PM
Smile ~ "Great & Beautiful Wisdom Dear Carey Audrey!!!" ~ Your heart is constantly over-flowing its seems, with this light of love that, is ever clear within "Your Beautiful Smile" I would say ~ I am in my heart dear, imagining knowing "Your Splendors" for a very long time I hope!!? Smile, "Beautiful Poem" ~ "My Love As Always to You," John!:) ~
Brown Avatar
July 14, 2010 at 9:43 AM
I am smiling because of all the wonderful poetry I am reading this morning. Thank you for sharing yours Audrey and know that others will draw inspiration from it when they read it. Love, Carol
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July 13, 2010 at 8:15 PM
hello Audrey, i do not here much from you you must be really busy.. well glad to see you posting today. A very joyful poem,,enjoyed,..p.d
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