Joanna Daniel Poet Rhyme

Many Times I'Ve Fallen - a Collaboration

Down lonesome roads of life I travel,
only resting when I grow weary,
I stumble on Memory Lanes of gravel,
when my mournful eyes grow teary,

I recall the many times I've fallen,
unable to stand up on my own,
Umpteen doubts that slowly crawl in
hinder the journey I've started alone,

It's then I see through tear-blinded eyes,
a shining Light, though somewhat bleary, 
Growing brighter ev'n as I realise, 
I'm walking again and no more dreary. 

Grey storm clouds have all been lifted,
I see clearly, God has shown me The Way, 
I've been blessed. With optimism I'm gifted,
On the Path of Righteousness, I'll not stray,

I have learned to be malleable and shrewd,
relying on prayer and what God will provide,
Life became felicitous with the right attitude,
Now, faith is my sole trustworthy guide.


(A COLLABORATION WITH LIN LANE)

02/14/18




Thank you, Lin for your inspiring words, it was a real pleasure writing with you:)

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Darlene De Beaulieu March 5, 2018 at 1:46 PM Hello Line and Jo,you both did a good job on this poem. This poem i find to be powerful. Well written. All I can say is Amen!

CayCay Godwin March 4, 2018 at 8:53 PM Beautiful and I love the message. When we can stay faith centered we likewise stay in the universal flow; and, when we step out of flow, we, as you wrote, fall. That's how I look at it. Plus, great blessings are often delivered thru chaos, challenge and change. This is a poem to treasure. Y'all did an impressive job. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Robert Lindley February 26, 2018 at 3:17 PM A great pleasure to read this bright morn, this wonderful collaboration by you and Lin.... We learn as life teaches us- by way of the good and the bad that it hurls upon us my friend. Trust in him, is never a mistake..... A fav...

Anne-Lise Andresen February 15, 2018 at 1:41 PM - Really great co-write ... never give up, there will always be new storms, Jo - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Charlie Smith February 14, 2018 at 3:49 PM Peace be with you both. A fitting day to post such a wonderful poem. Congratulations...

Jan Allison February 14, 2018 at 10:54 AM I've copied my comment from Lin's poem Jo as there is nothing more i can add about your wonderful words. Jo and Lin what an awesome seamless collaboration. you have written a beautiful uplifting spiritual write that i am sure many can relate to kudos to you both:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane February 14, 2018 at 10:30 AM You're a great writing partner Jo. Thanks for accepting my request and for the journey of faith.