My Heart

Satan has torn at my heart ---
Leaving lascerations deep and wide ---
At first the pain was intense ---
It has been lessened with times passing ---
Not quite absent of anquish ---
Just enough to remind me it's there ---
So my heart continues to beat ---
Only because God allows it to.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Brown Avatar
November 8, 2009 at 4:24 AM
I enjoyed reading thank you. Love, Carol
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November 7, 2009 at 12:03 PM
a sad and emotional poem, just remember you're not alone. --------Ell
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