Joanne Liaw Poet Rhyme

Lament of My Life

I was talking about Christmas one day
The season was just a few months away
My dear friend said, 'Christmas is drawing near
So now, what have you achieved in the year?'

I pondered o'er that question for a while
Memories brought, upon my face, a sad smile
The little I had achieved with my hands
Were but vain castles built on sinking sand

I had dreams I worked hard to actualise
Alas! Disappointments made me realise
My pursuit of happiness was misplaced
In goals that trapped me in a futile race

I was looking for someone I could share
My fears with; one who would always be there
To wipe away my tears and hold my hand
To lift me up when I could not stand

My quest for that someone led to despair
Heavy was the burden I had to bear
For my past haunted me with sleepless nights
I felt like I was losing in the fight

Despair and depression wrought hopelessness
I wanted to escape from the darkness
That bound me with its merciless fetters
Death looked good; life did not seem to matter

I made a thorough plan to end my life
To leave this fallen world of pain and strife
My affairs were set in proper order
My time for suicide was drawing closer

But God intervened and saved me from death
The Lord kept me from drawing my last breath
He worked through my friends and family
His love shone through their actions so clearly

The bitter years of hardship have turned sweet
I realised that in Christ I am complete
In all my shame, He has accepted me
A sinner saved by grace, I am now free

I have accomplished nothing on my own
I have found my worth in God's grace alone
His grace is more than sufficient for me
To live this life for His praise and glory

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Keng Chuan Seng March 23, 2016 at 3:29 AM What a nice piece about life's journey... Well crafted and beautifully expressed.... Such a nice pleasant reading of discovery... When from the depths of despair you found Christ! Tq for sharing.... Joanne Liaw March 23, 2016 at 11:42 PM Thank you so much for your encouraging words :) God bless you always!

Joanna Daniel March 9, 2016 at 9:34 AM Thank God that God intervened and you have found Christ. Your poem is so touching. I can identify with the last stanza. Keep writing for God's glory:):) Joanne Liaw March 9, 2016 at 9:22 PM You are a Christian too? That is so wonderful! Poetry is a beautiful gift from God, to be used for His glory. God bless you! :)