Constance La France Poet Haibun

My Journey

 
"In my Father's house are many mansions: 
if it were not so, I would have told you. 
I go to prepare a place for you."

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I find great comfort in my faith so even in times of terrible tragedy it is
my safe harbor, my refuge.  I am never alone if I have the Lord and Jesus.
I believe there is a Heaven after this life. To think otherwise is devastating to
imagine.  I picture my loved ones above greeting me at that golden gate.
When I am broken the Lord carries me, when afraid he holds my hand.
Often when I am weeping he strokes my hair.  The Lord cannot change what
mankind has set into motion but I am sure that he weeps with us and is
there if you call his name in prayer.  I will not try to push my faith on others,
that is their journey to find.  We are each on a journey, each on a path,
and each must decide what path to follow . . . 

birds chirp songs from trees
new life blooms each day on earth-
      a moment of time

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July 7, 2020


Poetry/Haibun/My Journey
Copyright Protected, ID 20-1266-603-03
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Written for the PREMIER contest, My Faith
sponsor, Regina Riddle

Second Place

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Aditi Mishra July 27, 2020 at 11:53 AM I love the honesty and simplicity of your emotions about faith Constance. Such a kind message for everyone penned beautifully. Congratulations on your win :) Constance La France July 30, 2020 at 2:11 PM Aditi, thanks for the congratulations and the compliment _Constance

Rob Carmack July 22, 2020 at 6:48 PM Congrats Constance. I like the scripture you chose too. Constance La France July 30, 2020 at 2:12 PM Rob, thanks for the congrats, I like that scripture a lot too _Constance

Regina Mcintosh July 22, 2020 at 7:35 AM This is beautiful and I'm delighted it's a winner. God bless you with many more inspirations so beautifully written. Love sent your way. Constance La France July 30, 2020 at 2:12 PM Gina, thanks for another wonderful contest and for my placement _Constance

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders July 7, 2020 at 12:21 PM Another beautiful poem, Constance, filled with words of faith and wisdom. I agree that we cannot "push" people. It's best to share love and allow people to see our faith through our actions. GL in the contest, :) Rhonda xx Constance La France July 10, 2020 at 12:27 PM Rhonda, thanks for the compliment and the nice comment, appreciate your visits always _Constance