Tim Ryerson Poet Acrostic

Giving Thanks For 2015

RESOLVE

H ow can it be Lord that I yet linger here
A nd may have the chance to see another year?
P ray why am I left alone and still standing?
P ray why is Your will so dour and demanding?
Y esterday I was young; today I am old
N ow a sheep has strayed far away from the fold
E mptied of love, ensnared by the Devil
W asting time while his demons romp and revel...

Y es Lord? I hear Your kind, patient voice
E ach day I'll give thanks, it is simply a choice
A nd climb that steep path You’ve cleared just for me
R ejoicing that I’m where I was destined to be...

*Inspired by my late father. After my grandmother’s funeral, we were having a discussion about life in general. All of us were questioning why this and why that, woe is me, etc. My pop sat and listened in silence. Someone finally asked him what HIS thoughts were. All he said was “Well, I just try to stay thankful”...End of discussion

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Poet Destroyer A January 26, 2016 at 9:04 PM Tim, Congratulations on your Giving Thanks, WIN... LINDA --

Carrie Richards January 17, 2016 at 10:32 AM Especially after a devastating loss,(as you well know), we have all strayed from our innocence, and the faith that we knew as a child. In our anger at the betrayal that life has dealt such a blow, those feelings are surely understandable. But yet, when it comes to advice, your "pop" said it when most needed. It may be hard to be ever thankful, when we are hurting, but it is our only way of surviving the storms. Such a thoughtful and personal poem, dear friend. Only the best to you this year!

Skat A January 13, 2016 at 6:30 PM TIM Congratulations on your 2015 win. Hus ** SKAT

Poet Destroyer A January 7, 2016 at 11:13 PM You share a wonderful poem, Tim. LINDA

Connie Marcum Wong January 5, 2016 at 2:12 PM I enjoyed this poem putting yourself in your father's shoes. Wonderfully written Tim. I wish you a blessed 2016. I am thankful for humble loving souls like you on this earth. Love and blessings, Connie

Nette Onclaud January 5, 2016 at 12:06 PM one of the special people i must thank is YOU, tim... i am honored to be a friend!.. well done!..how are you?.. huggs

Andrea Dietrich January 4, 2016 at 3:46 PM this is a fantastic write, Tim. It's too bad she does not give various placements. I 'd like to see this one get its well deserved first place!!!

Andrea Dietrich January 4, 2016 at 3:46 PM Meaning, distinct from others!!

Eileen Manassian January 2, 2016 at 10:52 AM Hello, my dear....This is a wonderful write. Your father has it right. It isn't always easy...You are a wonderful person. I'm thankful you're around. Hugs