God Keeps His Promise

I  leap with joy, admit no fears,
Since God above is in my life.
I watch the birds up in the sky
And feel I too am flying.
He has lifted me from all my cares
That left me sad and lonely.

When I was sad and all alone
I was immobilized with fear.
God took away my worldly cares
And now I live a happy life,
Free as the birds that sing and fly
In soaring flocks up in the sky. 

The birds had laid claim to the sky
While I was bored and lonesome.
They looked so gleeful in their flight
So light and free without a fear.
They knew that God who gave them life,
Would on his shoulders take their cares.

Now that I’ve no more sins to carry
I watch for rainbows in the sky.
I know that I am loved for life
And never more will feel alone.
I have no reason now to fear
As with the birds I whirl and fly.

I’m surrounded by bright butterflies
No longer burdened down with cares
Unlike the days of total fear.
God places  a rainbow in the sky.
Seeing it I know I’m not alone. 
I’m living a new and joyous life.

In the changes in my way of living
I’m learning to use my wings to fly.
Unshackled from my loneliness,
My God has proven that he cares
With a bright rainbow in the sky.
It’s there to show I need not fear.

I’m living now in care free way
My soul is flying skyward too..
I’m lonely no more and no fear have I.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
December 13, 2010 at 11:16 AM
Congratulations on your win Joyce in Deborah Guzzi's contest. Love, Carol
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December 11, 2010 at 4:32 PM
oh, and of course, CONGRATULATIONS!!
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December 11, 2010 at 4:32 PM
At peace and fearless with God's love. What a beautiful message in your wonderful poem, JOyce. I really like this one. LUv, Andrea
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December 9, 2010 at 3:00 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
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December 9, 2010 at 4:14 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest of Deb, Joyce
Mannan Avatar
December 8, 2010 at 8:24 PM
I so agree with you Joyce. God does keep his promise. many congratulations for this HM.
Sweetheart Avatar
December 8, 2010 at 6:10 PM
Congrats Joyce on your HM in Debbie's Joy to the World contest with another glorious entry my friend.. enjoy your special honor as I will mine tonight with luv..
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December 8, 2010 at 2:26 PM
Valiant write full of joy and grace Congrad's on your win! Light & Love
Brown Avatar
November 16, 2010 at 9:52 AM
It is very cold here in Springfield,Ohio today. But I must say your poetry has touched my heart. Thank you for sharing it Joyce. Love, Carol
Gideon Avatar
November 16, 2010 at 4:01 AM
Amen and Amen. Gidds.
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November 16, 2010 at 3:53 AM
Joyce, it seems you were in a dark place, but thanks be to God you have risen above your fears and cares. Great words you wrote. Good luck. Much Luv, Joy (Jew)
Sweetheart Avatar
November 15, 2010 at 8:19 PM
Excellent Joyce.. full of great message for all who read... my example poem for my current contest is now posted for "Holiday Home" ..good luck if u decide to enter this one luv..
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November 15, 2010 at 3:04 PM
Beautiful write on Faith, love and hope...so enjoyed your deep write...luv Michael
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November 15, 2010 at 1:12 PM
All looks okies re:end words now, tercet still a wee bit off...both words must be in the body of the line ..do not end with the word care, sky, or fear..they are in the right place just don't put them as the last word hon. GREAT job...Light & Love
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November 15, 2010 at 12:53 PM
Yes, Joyce, that poem was based on fact. I just couldn't write another poem about my husband, fiance', best friends or parents' deaths. This was painful, but can't compare with the loss you had when Joycie died. Bless you. Love, Carolyn
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November 15, 2010 at 12:44 PM
I really admire your spirit and resilience, Joyce. Faith can allow us to turn pain into joy and you have succeeded. A beautiful sestina. This form eludes me, but you did a terrific job! Best wishes for success in Deb's contest. Love, Carolyn
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