Constance La France Poet Free verse

I Stand In Prayer

 
I stand before you, I pause, I halt,
and lay bare my very soul, Lord,
I have been humbled, been saved, 
blessed with a new song in my heart.

I have faced the angel of death,
with no fear for you held my hand,
my lighthouse, my true north star,
my light that shines from within.

Strong, bright and clear for all eternity, 
beauty dwells not of face, hair or body, 
but of soul, the beauty resides within,
and like a beacon leads the way.

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September 12, 2012


Poetry/Free Verse/I Stand In Prayer
Copyright Protected, ID 09-420-164-12
All Rights Reserved 2012, Constance La France 

Written for the Standard contest, Stand
sponsor, Debbi Guzzi, Judged 09/17/2012

Tenth Place 


Submitted to the Standard contest, A poem you love
that placed 10th in another contest, Judged 

First Place

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Andrea Dietrich June 20, 2013 at 9:47 PM Congratulations getting this insightful poem showcased again with a win. WEll deserved!

Wilma Neels June 19, 2013 at 5:31 AM This is just beautiful Constance ;) congratulations on your win with this gem!

Kim Merryman June 17, 2013 at 7:57 PM Constance, this is so lovely! Congrats on your 1st place win! Love, Kim

Carrie Richards June 17, 2013 at 10:49 AM A beautiful poem of inspiration and faith. Lovely poem, Constance, and so glad it was given a 2nd chance!! :)

Elaine George June 17, 2013 at 5:31 AM A beautiful soul my dear Constance - that is you. Congrats on your so well deserved first place win. Lainie

Debbie Guzzi September 20, 2012 at 1:26 PM I hope you are feeling well!Fav verse [It is where beauty dwells/not of face, hair or body but of soul/the beauty resides within and like a beacon leads the way . . .] Congrad's on your fine write winning, win or lose your writes are always deep, well-constructed and emotionally impacting, you're a fine writer. Light & Love

Carol Sunshine Brown September 20, 2012 at 11:12 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win in Debbie Guzzi's contest Dear Heart. Love, Carol

Jack Horne September 18, 2012 at 9:42 AM just dropping by to say hello and enjoy this beautiful write again : ) hope you're not working too hard, my friend - have a great day x

Andrea Dietrich September 17, 2012 at 9:42 PM Awesome spiritual message, Constance. Glad to have seen this one tonight. Congratulations on your win. (and I think you really do know whereof you speak)!

Nette Onclaud September 16, 2012 at 11:22 AM ohh constance, truly a devotional on the triumph of God's glory.. the pacing of you inner pining is woven neatly to express that any struggle can be resolved through faith.. i like the child-like wonder of this page with a prayer that appears like a psalm.. great write and a winning gem!..huggs and prayers!... congrats too on your autumn win!..:)

Jack Horne September 15, 2012 at 3:18 PM beautiful write, my friend. Hope you're feeling much better and not working too hard xx

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders September 13, 2012 at 10:26 PM Constance, you have written more than a beautiful prayer. You have shared your triumph over tribulation, your relationship with God, your love of life and your heart. I am moved by these words of praise! Thank you for sharing. Hugs, Rhonda

Russell Sivey September 12, 2012 at 7:22 PM This is a true blessing my friend! I'm glad that you are here with us, to share your life with! And it's great that you share your life with God, I am very glad for that Constance! You do a fabulous job with your poetry and I know that the Lord has blessed you with this talent! What a fabulous piece, Great Work!!

Eye Of The Storm September 12, 2012 at 3:39 PM VERY NICE FOR DEBS CONTEST...BEEN AILE......