Virginia Mitchell Poet Rictameter

My Strength

My strength
Is my weakness.
I fall so easily,
Unaware of all my pitfalls.
Then, I cry pitifully for mercy,
And a hand lifts me up again.
Today, I gain reprieve.
God’s love gives me
My strength.

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Andrea Dietrich February 6, 2010 at 4:12 PM An interesting way to begin it and an awesome ending. Luv, Andrea and congratulations!

Doris Culverhouse February 4, 2010 at 5:25 PM yes expressive, beautiful.

Carol Sunshine Brown February 4, 2010 at 9:05 AM Congratulations on your win in the contest Virginia. Love, Carol

February 3, 2010 at 7:01 AM Your faith shines through your words for an uplifting view. Blessings to you for sharing it with us. Congratulations on being one of the winners in the I Am Strong contest. Enjoy your success. Keep on writing! Karen

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen February 3, 2010 at 4:37 AM Congratulations Virginia, on your placement in The Rambling Poet’s “I Am Strong” Mini-Poetry contest with these words about God's love...and your strength. Your creativity has placed you in the winners circle. Smiles, Dane Ann

Sara Kendrick February 1, 2010 at 1:46 PM My help cometh from the Lord who made heaven and earth. You have beautifully expressed this "Bible" verse. Keep the faith writes coming. Sara

Susan Palli February 1, 2010 at 4:07 AM Beautifully expresses