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Help Me To Endure

Father God my heart is heavy today Lord, this season the theme is pomp and cheer Sad I am, but happy, I will portray It’s that celebratory time of year Perfect peace and strength Lord is what I seek For such a disparaging time as this My tattered heart Lord is immensely weak My beloved mother I sincerely miss I referenced your word to get me through As my doting mother often advised Depression moved in Lord, what do I do? My face, dear Lord, I hardly recognize Oh Father, only you possess the cure Strengthen me, Oh Lord, help me to endure!

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James Marshall Goff

Date: 2/7/2022 3:38:00 AM

Valerie, as I am a pca for my independent living 92 yr old Mom, my heart breaks reading this, as I know my turn is coming, will include you in my prayers, I know this is an older poem, I read your recent work & like hearing your trust in God & strength of spirit you display, jim

Valerie Staton
Date: 2/7/2022 7:05:00 AM

I appreciate your thoughts dear friend. It means a lot to me that my work is well received. I have been in a relationship with Christ on different levels all my life. I love reading about Him. I get a kick each time I learn something new. My mother was my all and all and when she passed I was inconsolable but through reading, bible study, church attendance and private talks with the Lord, I have come to realize death is not the end. It is the beginning of life. Take care and God bless you and all those you adore.

Valerie Staton

Date: 6/28/2020 7:02:00 PM

Thank yo so very much for the wonderful comments. It thrills me that you took the time to read my poems. God bless you and keep you!

Valerie Staton
Date: 6/28/2020 7:03:00 PM

***Thank you

Ricky Muse

Date: 6/28/2020 1:02:00 PM

Girl stop! Great poem. You are a student of the craft. All best................peace!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/4/2019 10:56:00 PM

A wonderfully honest heartfelt poem Valerie.

Hello There

Date: 10/18/2019 11:56:00 PM

A beautiful, heartfelt sonnet, Valerie. I empathize, and pray this holiday season will far outdo the last seven. So sorry for your loss. hugs ~

Valerie Staton
Date: 10/23/2019 2:03:00 PM

Your gracious hug has been felt and graciously appreciated.

Constance La France

Date: 10/18/2019 11:37:00 AM

Valerie, your poem is beautifully penned and your faith is shining bright!

Valerie Staton
Date: 10/23/2019 2:04:00 PM

Thank you for your positive feedback. It is greatly appreciated.

Eve Roper

Date: 10/18/2019 10:37:00 AM

Great poem of sadness, Valerie. Times like the Holidays come around and there is someone special missing in your life , it does make it hard to go in good spirits. Prayers to the Lord I do know do help.. God bless and may your heart feel her comfort. Hugs

Valerie Staton
Date: 10/23/2019 2:06:00 PM

Thank you Eve! It's wonderful friends like you that make the hard times a little bit easier. I appreciate your kind words.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/18/2019 8:03:00 AM

Amen. Sorry for your loss. The scripture she hid in your heart will be of great comfort.

Valerie Staton
Date: 10/18/2019 8:11:00 AM

Thank you Richard for your wonderful words of comfort. Mother has been gone 7 years this December but it seems like she left me yesterday.

Michael Wise

Date: 10/18/2019 6:30:00 AM

Look inward and you will rediscover the blessings and peace God has already provided! :) PS ~ I dearly miss my mother too.

Valerie Staton
Date: 10/18/2019 8:13:00 AM

Thank you Michael for your kind advice. I was a wonderful daughter so I have no regrets. It is though, an absence like none I've ever experienced before. Will be 7 years this December.

Paul Callus

Date: 10/17/2019 3:40:00 PM

Such a lovely heartfelt sonnet/prayer, Valerie! Your faith will not let you down! ~ Best regards // paul

Valerie Staton
Date: 10/18/2019 8:17:00 AM

Thank you Paul for your wonderful sentiment. I do possess strong faith that my mother and I will cross paths again. God bless you and keep you dear friend.