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.