Beata Agustin Poet Dramatic Monologue

LANGUISH NOT

“She that hath borne seven languisheth: she hath given up the ghost; her sun is gone down while it was yet day: she hath been ashamed and confounded: and the residue of them will I deliver to the sword before their enemies, saith the LORD.” Jeremiah 15:9 of the King James Bible

Languish not, oh my soul, in depths of loneliness
Lean on the Lord, welcoming by His love
Leading you toward victorious leaps.

Languish not, oh my heart, along deceit and lies
Learn from God with His truth of light
Liberating you by His vibrant laws.

Languish not, oh my faith, toward failure’s lingering
Listen to the Saviour’s Word, indeed lively  
Lifting you up against commitment-lull.

Languish not, oh my devotion, upon care that’s lukewarm
Level-up toward service zeal and reaching-out loftiness
Let Christ lengthen your patience-line.

Languish not, oh my strength, on bed of losses
Loosen up against restless lamentation midst God’s Lamb
Luxuriate with the “Lion of Judah” with divine laugh. 

Languish not, oh my spirit, in destitute so lowly
Leave hopelessness and gloom lurking
Look to the Almighty and joyously live.

November 8, 2023
Dramatic Monologue in alliteration

1st place, "NO 1257 NEW POEM ONLY" Poetry Writing Premiere Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 11/13/2023. 

2nd place "Labyrinthine, Languish, Letter Words" Poetry Writing Contest Chosen Word: Languish; Sponsored by Constance La France; judged on 11/9/2023.

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Sam Kauffman November 21, 2023 at 10:28 AM Such inspiring words, Beata! Not only is your poem inspirational but you very skillfully wove all of those "L" words into a lively, lovely song of faith inviting us to "lean on," "luxuriate with," "listen" and "learn from God." So well written. Thank you for continuing to be a shining light of faith on a hill. Congratulations on your trophy win! Blessings to you.

Paula Goldsmith November 10, 2023 at 1:59 PM Congratulations on your win. I really enjoyed reading this one. Have a great day............

Kim Rodrigues November 8, 2023 at 1:56 PM Great write, Beata! The answers found in God’s word, not to just read but to meditate on and believe! God bless you!