Love's Journey Through a Broken Soul

It started as a trickle on the darkest night of all.
Relentless in it's joy and everlasting ecstasy.
Moving to the wreckage of a soul that had to fall,
Into the torrid trenches of a long forgotten sea.

"Lord help me," were the desperate cries that echoed through his hell.
Praying for the strength to rise above the cold despair.
God's love began it's journey while enfolding every cell.
The Holy Surgeon with the skill to make sacred repair.

The water of the spirit soon began to fill the soul;
Stirring light into the darkness of the yielding ebon night.
Illuminating love that makes a broken child whole;
That once was blind but now can see the future can be bright.

The Angel's sing, the trumpets blare, It's heaven's joyous sound.
Another soul has risen from the grim and lonely dead.
He asked for help, the good Lord answered, love is all around.
The great eternal Light of God now fills the road ahead.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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October 10, 2015 at 7:59 AM
WoW! Robert, this is beautiful story of redemption. You captured that feeling of being changed from the inside really good. Asking God for help can change a person's life. The love of God is amazing:-)Alexis 7
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October 12, 2015 at 5:28 AM
Hi Alexis. Your right, my friend. The love of God is amazing and all is possible with God on our side. I'm glad you liked this one my and thanks for reading... Robert.
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May 16, 2015 at 3:53 PM
A beautiful and heartening write Robert. Asking for help became his saving grave : ) Hugs
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May 17, 2015 at 1:06 AM
Thank you so much Cecilia. Your comments are very much appreciated....Robert.
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February 16, 2015 at 7:11 PM
Such a beautiful write on one soul's salvation. Captivating imagery has one enraptured as to what happens when one soul asks for deliverance, repents and is saved...a full celebration in heaven while the spirit comes alive in His presence. You are a blessing, Robert. Warm smiles from the land of thousand isles.:D Kim
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February 19, 2015 at 7:08 AM
Hi Kim. So happy that you liked this one and I truly appreciate your kind comments. It is such a beautiful thing when someone has given their life to God. Sometimes we must hit bottom in order to make us turn our life to Christ. I am thankful for your words, my friend.....Robert.
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February 2, 2015 at 6:26 AM
Very powerful and beautiful write Robert!
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February 9, 2015 at 5:07 PM
Hey Arthur. Nice to hear from you. Thanks a lot for reading this one and for your comment, my friend..... Robert.
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February 1, 2015 at 12:45 PM
All we need do is ask...how wonderfully you express the power of God's love in time of need. All things are possible when faith is embraced as your lovely heartfelt poem expresses! #7
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February 9, 2015 at 5:04 PM
Thank you Connie. God is always ready for us to invite him in, and the heavens rejoice. Thanks for reading this one and for the 7. Glad you enjoyed it my friend..... Robert.
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January 15, 2015 at 9:10 PM
When we are in a dark place, it usually takes someone with a lot of love, warmth and light to pull us out of it and reanimate us once again. Only then can we continue the journey of life... Your poem is very inspiring and uplifting. Very nice work, Robert!
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January 17, 2015 at 3:07 PM
Thanks so much, Kelly. I truly do appreciate your comments and I'm happy you liked this one. Have a wonderful day, my friend..... Robert.
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January 5, 2015 at 9:50 AM
SUPER 7 ON THIS ONE MY FRIEND. Flow , message, rhythm and rhyme all very creatively sending the joy of the message and the redemption from despair! I have travelled that path and this fine write spoke to me ! Adding this one to my fav list and thanks..
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January 7, 2015 at 6:33 AM
I thought you might like this one, Robert. Thanks so much for the 7 and for adding it to your fav list. Hope everything is going well for you, my friend, and that the new year will bring you joy.... Robert.
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January 1, 2015 at 7:28 AM
Beautifully written Robert, but I see you haven't written anything since last year---I hope you're not becoming a slacker. Lol, Happy New year My friend
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January 3, 2015 at 8:54 AM
Hey, Jerry. How are you doing my friend? I'm still doing some writing and lots of other things, just not summiting much. You have a happy new as well. Maybe slacking a bit, thank for bringing that up..... Robert.
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January 1, 2015 at 4:05 AM
I enjoyed reading your spiritually based work..There is rejoicing in heaven when one soul comes to repentance..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
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January 3, 2015 at 8:50 AM
Thanks for reading and for your comment, Sara. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem..... Robert.
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January 1, 2015 at 2:04 AM
a wonderful spiritual write from you, robert. I hope you will have a wonderful new year in 2015!
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January 3, 2015 at 8:48 AM
Hi Andrea. Happy you liked this one and thanks for reading. Hope you have a wonderful new as well..... Robert.
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December 31, 2014 at 5:19 PM
A great Poem. HAve a Happy New Year... from the Eastman's and Dragon, too, of course.
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January 3, 2015 at 8:44 AM
Hi Carol. Happy New Year. Thanks for your comment.... Robert.
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December 31, 2014 at 11:17 AM
A really good effort! I enjoyed the read...excellent!! :) john.
Nehls Avatar
January 3, 2015 at 8:41 AM
Hi John. Thanks so much for your comments on my really good effort. Next time I'll try to get it right.... Robert.
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