My Truths

If I rely on myself for truth, I waste my time,
for who am I, certainly not the Creator. —by poet
  
                        My truths are bubbly and smile
            as light shines from my eyes and lips.
Like a blossom unfolding through the ages, after my spirit
was regenerated, through boundless weather, I hearken to God’s word.
                        My truth is found in careful study, each scripture verse.
God’s sword is sharp, surgically removes my sin and shame,
scolds me, builds me up, points the way to paradise.
      In family and friends, I look for what is real,
        stand back if I must to size up,
                        not for judgment, just for clarity.
My truth is found in peace and calm, humility, strife.
            Experience rounds out my truths, for I’ve seen miracles happen.
      I rely on Christ to brave
                        through the darkest night; and colors; and poetry.
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Kendrick Avatar
November 17, 2024 at 3:35 AM
Congratulations on your winning work. Way to go. Very well thought out. Thanks for sharing it with us. Sara K
Rodrigues Avatar
November 17, 2024 at 10:26 AM
Thank you, Sara!
La France Avatar
November 13, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Kim, congratulations on your win in my contest, like the quote, like the poem, well done, love Constance
Rodrigues Avatar
November 17, 2024 at 10:26 AM
So glad you liked both! Thank you, Constance!
Leiser Avatar
November 11, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Beautiful truths, Kim! Well expressed, and this resonates with my own truths, as well! God bless! :)
Rodrigues Avatar
November 12, 2024 at 6:49 AM
Thank you! God bless you too!!
Woods Avatar
November 11, 2024 at 1:56 PM
Yess so well expressed! I love the metaphor of surgically removing sin... it can be painful but after the healing we are the better for it! He must break us down to rebuild us. Xo
Rodrigues Avatar
November 11, 2024 at 3:21 PM
Thank you, Crystol! <3
Kitchin Avatar
November 11, 2024 at 8:50 AM
Kim, I enjoyed your poem and your truths of your kindness and faith, congratulations on your winning placement.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 11, 2024 at 11:28 AM
Thank you, Tania!
Jones Avatar
October 26, 2024 at 2:47 PM
I love how you worded this “ My truth is found in careful study, each scripture verse. God’s sword is sharp, surgically removes my sin and shame,” A poignant write so full of spirituality! Great job Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
October 26, 2024 at 6:54 PM
Thank you, Karen! :)
Hind Avatar
October 25, 2024 at 4:15 PM
God bless you and all that you desire, dear Kim- loved the end
Rodrigues Avatar
October 26, 2024 at 9:02 AM
God bless you too, Paige! Thank you!
Lane Avatar
October 25, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Dear Kim, your truths are based on your faith, and it shows in the kindness you display in your comments. I admire and respect you.
Rodrigues Avatar
October 26, 2024 at 9:02 AM
Throwing kisses…thank you, dear Lin!
Goldsmith Avatar
October 25, 2024 at 11:25 AM
I enjoyed reading this wonderful "My Truths "write. What A Great Quote. Your pen was working overtime on this one. "Good Luck" Looks like we both did this one. Have a blessed Autumn day/weekend writing away...............
Rodrigues Avatar
October 26, 2024 at 9:01 AM
Bless you, Paula! Thank you!
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