Mindful of Struggle

Mindful of struggle
between heav’n and hell,
do not wrap thyself in immorality.
each day’s a choice
to don a belt,
a breastplate, shoes, a helmet,
hold up a Roman-sized shield,
and wield a two-edged sword.
Yes, don the armor of God.
Don’t forget to bend your knees,
to pray, praise and give thanks.
For there’s a father wanting to treat
his child to an all-encompassing eternity -
it’s wild; the Creator’s imagination.
It’s where all struggle strangulates,
death and hell disappear from sight.
It’s life, baby, it’s life!

4/29/2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Baker Avatar
May 9, 2022 at 5:36 PM
Loved your closing lines, Kim. Write On! Bill
Rodrigues Avatar
May 10, 2022 at 7:16 AM
Thank you, Bill!
Krutsinger Avatar
May 5, 2022 at 1:39 AM
"Don’t forget to bend your knees, to pray, praise and give thanks." - how can we forget this?
Rodrigues Avatar
May 6, 2022 at 10:27 AM
Truth!
Wolf Avatar
May 2, 2022 at 6:49 PM
When the going gets tough, the tough get going, alright... Nicely done, Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 2, 2022 at 7:12 PM
Thank you, tough guy! :)
Buhagiar Avatar
May 2, 2022 at 12:34 PM
This is very inspirational. Loved it. Hugs.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 2, 2022 at 3:28 PM
Thank you, dear Victor.!
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