Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser Poet Dramatic Verse

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**Inspired by the Bible book of Jonah, truly, when God is calls and God chooses, no matter how we run away from Him, He will come after us. He will in every way keep us to His embrace and will continually are given chances... The decisions lies in our hands to accept and willingly surrender to Him as putting our trust to Him.  All for one reason He does these all, our Father God loves us so much. He loves us first before we even love Him.

Jonah 4:4 ---" .... I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity.... "

Blessed by God's love, I wrote this poem to honor, praise, glorify and thank Him always......

 

His Grace Is Relentless

HIS GRACE IS RELENTLESS

You called me from a million
but what did I do Father God?
 
You gave me eyes yet I chose to be blind
You gave me ears yet I chose to be deaf
You gave me mouth yet I chose to be mute
You gave me hands yet I chose to not share
You gave me feet yet I chose to turn my back

To Your call,
I said No
I did not stop
I run away
I opted to disobey You
So stubborn, I refused 
doing only what I want
what I like...

Left to right roads with trees,
cemented, rocky, sandy,
so many roads I walk through
believing I can without You Father God
but I was wrong... terribly wrong!

I gain the golds, the diamonds 
I was happy then for I have lots of friends
Day and night, 
I taste the best meat
I drink the finest wine
I drive the newest limousine
I dress in signature clothes
I walk in branded shoes
I can sleep even in a bed of bills
but why?

Why amidst all these I am not happy?

I feel lost,
there is no peace, no contentment.
I am like the empty hole of a doughnut.
It is as if I am in a dark tunneled labyrinth.
I am calling the name of my mama, my papa
the friends whom I shared my golds
but what I heard in an echo
is my own voice....

I fell and dream.

I captain my life's ship
so wanting to sail, 
swim on the ocean blues
watched over by sunny skies 
and if tired 
rest awhile in silky white sands
but along my sail,
the breezy air begin to blow
the quiet sea begin to wave..
Lots of wind blows they hit my ship
I thought only seagulls I will see
but again am wrong, 
waves became tides
shaking and disturbing my ride...

I woke-up, asking myself...

If only I have chosen,
responding to Your call Father God
where could You have lead be?

I start my search, 
uttering my cries,
repenting for my disobedience
weeping for Your grace and compassion
to kindly rescue me...

Always loving,
Always faithful,
Always merciful,
Father God answered me.
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Copyright © 2015 
11:00 am, September 06, 2015

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Gordon Mcconnell February 5, 2016 at 9:15 AM great stuff Olive, truly soul enriching lifting one's heart in praise to our God. indeed so many lessons to be learned from Life of Jonah, wonderful stuff, God bless, Gordon

Funom Makama October 13, 2015 at 8:50 AM longest time friend. You've just exhibited to the highest quality exactly what I have missed in here for months. Your lines are so exciting and your words are each having that second hand of drawing me back to them again and again and again irrespective of how many times I have gone through them. Its nice to be home and you are part of the reason I have this refreshing feeling. A definite 7. Cheers!

Len Gasun September 9, 2015 at 6:52 AM I super love this excellent inspirational poem of yours my very dear Amiga. I'm so blessed to read it this evening! Thank you so much for sharing! Thank you so much as well for your warm and lovely visit on my poems. I'm so sorry for coming only now cuz of time constraint. I came here at soup last time but my internet ran so slow. Now, I came back and visited you first. Again, thank you thank you sooo much for this precious gem. Many hugs to you. love lots, Leonora

Lewis Nyaga September 9, 2015 at 5:13 AM An awesomely wrote penned poem, i love the ease you deliver the lines*******Almighty blessings

James Fraser September 8, 2015 at 1:40 PM So loved reading this Olive after we chatted about it, wonderful poetry little one. Another fine Gem from your lovely pen, hugs//James xxxx Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser October 13, 2015 at 9:18 PM Thank you so much James... I always appreciate you dropping by and leaving a thoughtful generous comment.. =`) hugs tight!!!~Olive Eloisa =`)

Marion Mwangi September 8, 2015 at 6:56 AM Its really surprising how God works!!! we fail him yet he lifts us up. its not about our goodness but his everlasting mercies and grace. a truly inspiring poem be blessed. Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser October 4, 2015 at 1:42 AM Thank you Marion.. God has blessed me ad inspired me in so many ways that I also want to share this through my writing.. =`)

Noel Villarosa September 8, 2015 at 12:25 AM We failed Him many times, we failed to use our wisdom into a godly living. Your poem gives us many ways to meditate on the power of healing through His Relentless Grace. A lovely read this morning, Olive. 7 (^_^) Noel. Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser September 23, 2015 at 1:56 AM Indeed kabayan Noel, He truly inspires me in so many ways.. =`) and so i hope to share the same inspiration to others.. =`) thanks..=`)

Afolabi Muideen September 6, 2015 at 12:04 PM I'm glad for you that you find your through, not all lost person are able to call back... Even if they heard the call of the Mighty they would yield to temptation of lost.... The love he have for you is unpredictable.......a well and excellent write.......A.M. Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser September 15, 2015 at 5:05 AM Sometimes, we who are called are responsible for these persons who are lost... we must hold hands to get them back.. thanks much.. I am just so overwhelm of how He blessed my life..thanks..~Olive ELoisa

Anne-Lise Andresen September 6, 2015 at 7:49 AM - Olive, this is a pleasure to read .... beautiful! (7) - This is a picture of your lovely heart - hugs //Anne-Lise :) Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser September 10, 2015 at 6:02 AM thanks much Anne Lise your heart is as well white..~Olive ELoisa hugs back!!!!

Michael Tor September 6, 2015 at 7:10 AM Perfecto Olive. Me encanto. This is beautiful and true. It is pleasing to the father's eyes. Great write. Praise him for he is worthy. Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser September 10, 2015 at 12:32 AM Thank you so much Michael.. =") Since I renewed my relationship with him I so like to praise, thank, honor and glorify HIm.. =")

Nette Onclaud September 6, 2015 at 6:13 AM you enchant and uplift, eloi.. how beautiful is your reflection!.. ganda nito for a sunday read!..hugggs Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser September 8, 2015 at 2:46 AM Thanks much Nette.. =`) it just inspired me so.. thanks much! hugs back!

Paul Callus September 6, 2015 at 2:24 AM How beautiful and expressive this is, Olive_eloi!! So many wrong paths we take as we journey through life, but He is always there ready and willing to show us the way. Your faith will never let you down! ~ Have a lovely day:) Hugs // paul Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser September 6, 2015 at 10:21 PM Thank you so much Paul for the generous comment... =') I am just so blessed with the preaching today.. this one of my fave books in the Bible.. =") thanks and hugs!! Have a lovely week.. :D~Olive ELoisa