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Heaven, He Could Reach

He had known despair before, The depths to which it plunged his faith. Still, His grace lived within his core, Heaven, he could reach. Driven, he had borne the fight, His honor drove him on. He raised his eyes with Him in sight, Heaven, he could reach. Grace showed him so much more Than hate and fear and dread. It bore him toward that shining door. Heaven, he could reach.

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 3/15/2024 12:30:00 PM

Linda, I also thought I would read your first submission here. I am with you that our honor and experience can drive us to do great things....or at least better ones. It is wonderful to at least try to emulate that spirit.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/15/2024 1:12:00 PM

Thank you Duke. I sometimes go back and read what I wrote years prior. It is interesting. This one, I was thinking of our soldiers and their tireless efforts and accomplishments to keep us safe. :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/28/2024 8:08:00 PM

Thought I'd read your first poem on the Soup tonight... Truly enjoyed the message, Linda. Cheers, Gershon

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/15/2024 1:10:00 PM

Your words are as warm and welcome as they were four years ago. Many thanks gw! laf :)

Robert Lindley

Date: 7/14/2022 6:43:00 AM

Truly an amazingly inspirational poem. Adefinite fav to be added to my favorites list here, my friend. A great pleasure to have discovered and to have so enjoyed reading this morn. God bless..

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 7/14/2022 7:56:00 AM

Good morning Robert. Thank you for visiting and having my very first post to PS!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/3/2020 9:45:00 AM

Quite beautiful, that shining door! Linda, Congratulations on 4th place in my contest. I added a placement for this one.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/3/2020 10:03:00 AM

Oh, thank you Kim! I'm rather speechless. Very gratifying that my poem rang a note.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/21/2020 11:58:00 AM

I like your phrase 'that shining door' -- glorious image. ~ Angels and Astral Travelers, Gershon

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 8/21/2020 1:46:00 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome Gershon, and for the kind comments!