I Have To Fight To Win

For three years I have been afflicted
Mentally and physically I have been whipped
My body constantly wanted to give up and quit
I just said no more that is it
I felt so lonely and cold inside
From my friends and family I hide
Right now I’m so afraid to cry
I’m so confused about things so I question why
With all this anger and hostility 
Why am I feeling so guilty?
I’m crying out for help but nobody hears me
Who is this enemy?
I keep rebuking with all my might
I’m so tired of this endless fight
Since I was diagnosed with kidney failure
I’m always tired and weak so fragile
This is something I thought I can handle
Right now my life feels dismantled 
Last night an angel appeared before me crying
He hugged me and said Jesus loves you so keep fighting
So I will fight for tomorrow and for another day
I will let Jesus Christ guide me and lead my way
I cannot and will not fight this battle alone
To God I call on and I say shalom!

Psalms 116:4  Then I called on the name of the Lord: "O Lord, save me!"
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July 9, 2011 at 7:04 PM
I cried though this whole poem, my husband is also fighting an incurable disease for the last 3 years and I totally feel your stuggle and pain and the inspiration to turn to God when you feel there is nothing left. God Bless you. ~TDR~
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July 5, 2011 at 6:21 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Jeffery. May your poetry bring inspiration to others as they read it. Love, Carol
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