My Heavenly Father

I come to Him each day that I awake 
I ask Him that He keeps me safe from harm
I thank Him for all the things that I take,
For granted such as life without alarm
He's given me so much in this great life
He's healed me from so very many things
When I'm with Him I'm saved from so much strife
I sometimes feel as though I've angels wings
His love envelopes me as I draw near
He's taught me all the things that I have known
With Him I know of faith instead of fear
Each step that I'm with Him I've surely grown
The future that I have with Him is bright
The love that He gives me is my delight

An english sonnet which this is has 14 lines an ababcdcdefefgg end rhyme and is written in iambic pentameter which is 10 syllable line with a soft hard beat.
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Roper Avatar
September 24, 2016 at 3:03 PM
Charles, congratulations on your win! Sorry Charles your poem would have placed way higher if you would have put a date at the bottom. Very good poem... Hugs Eve
Scars Avatar
September 24, 2016 at 2:56 PM
The Lord is great! congratulations on your placement :)-luloo
Roper Avatar
September 11, 2016 at 8:22 PM
Well written Charles, I'm back.... need a date Please... So Sorry :) you know that you have your mail -- closed : ( Can you please put a date on it...... Hugs
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March 9, 2015 at 4:15 PM
Charles, Congratulations, on your win. Stop by my latest blog "BEGINNINGS" if you'd like. Hope you are having a Wonderful Day, thank you for supporting my contest -Always & Forever- LINDA
Reese Avatar
October 23, 2014 at 8:48 PM
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Adams Avatar
October 23, 2014 at 1:38 PM
I gave you a 7 on this, Charles. A well constructed poem on the greatest subject in the world. Cona
Reese Avatar
October 23, 2014 at 8:59 PM
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Allison Avatar
September 30, 2014 at 12:17 PM
wonderful rhyme, great spiritual write many congrats on your win:-) Hugs jan xxx
Meier-Hans Avatar
September 30, 2014 at 7:26 AM
Dropping back with my congratulations for your win in Giorgio's contest.
Mehta Avatar
September 30, 2014 at 5:52 AM
Nicely done sonnet. Nice devotional write, Congrats. Charles
Reese Avatar
October 1, 2014 at 6:07 AM
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Lindley Avatar
September 14, 2014 at 8:43 AM
Just now found this great sonnet my friend. I see it won in a contest. Bravo and Bravo!!! Giving this a 7 rating..
Reese Avatar
September 14, 2014 at 12:01 PM
Thanks, It's getting easier to write the metered poems.
Meier-Hans Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 8:14 PM
What peace is found when your heart has found this true love and the power it gives us in times when we are down. Congratulations on your win.
Lamoureux Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 10:13 AM
Amen, you do well to praise our Father. I enjoyed your Sonnet. Have a read through line ten, the "I" does not fit, I believe you did not mean to place it there.
Reese Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 1:12 PM
thanks and good call on line 10.
Mehta Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 8:24 AM
Nice spiritual write with fine tributes, Charles. congrats
A. Sharma Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 3:10 AM
Very lovely tribute to ur dad Charles! Congrats on huge win!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 2:31 AM
Lovely Charles , congratulations xx
Onclaud Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 12:49 AM
so heartwarming, charles.. rounds of applause to you!
Mcintosh Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 12:27 AM
Congratulations and God bless you. Happy writing.
Reese Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 8:11 AM
Thanks for such a high placement in the contest.
Walker  Avatar
September 2, 2014 at 3:45 AM
Rated 7 Charles because it written so well. Verlena
Reese Avatar
September 2, 2014 at 3:46 PM
Thanks, a properly constructed sonnet does have a really nice beat.
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