My Poetry's Heart

My poetry’s heart, pumped by grace Breathes out God’s love of mercy’s trace Certainties divinely assure Amidst challenges’ harsh pressure Expressed by verse and rhymes of praise.* Throbbing with truths along life’s race Flowing through veins of faith-embrace Revealed in grand stanzas’ pleasure… My poetry’s heart. Realities --- feelings appraise Though afflictions dare to erase Revival assertions’ treasure Surpassing syllable-measure Empowering gratitude brace… My poetry’s heart. *Psalm 86:12 I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore. July 30, 2019 2nd place, "All About Poetry Rondeau" Poetry Contest Sponsored by Charles Messina; judged on 8/4/2019.