God's Aging Vessel
I often lie awake and ponder life,
more kind than cruel through my many years.
The peaceful times by far outweigh the strife,
and laughs have flowed more frequently than tears.
The future--my tomorrows, oh, so brief--
holds challenges. I look to God each day,
for He knows all. It’s still my firm belief
He has a plan, and He’ll show me the way.
The past is an instructor I respect
for guiding me through failure and success.
The present is the path that will direct
me to tomorrow’s fleeting happiness.
Life beckons. God is working on me still.
He’ll bless me if I strive to do His will.
Posted May 20, 2019
May 20, 2019, entered in Sara Kendrick's Choices Poetry Contest
June 27, 2019, entered in Julia Ward's Favourite Poem from May 2019 Contest
Placed 9th of 10
July 7, 2019, entered in John Hamilton's Best Sonnet 2019 Contest
March 9, 2021
entered in Brian Strand's All Yours (March 10) Contest Placed 1st
Copyright © Janice Canerdy | Year Posted 2019
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