New Hope

Dear Lord, I know you'd never give to me
More grief than I tolerate, that's true.
I know this Lord, without a single doubt,
I could not bear the sorrow without you.

Just as I think the world too dark and drear
To hold the grief I feel, the sun comes out.
I could not bear the sorrow without you.
I know this Lord, without a single doubt.

Once more the day is bright and clouds are gone.
I thank you for the lovely skies of blue.
I know this Lord, without a single doubt,
I could not bear the sorrow without you.

With you beside me Lord, the world has joy
And my whole being does a turn-about.
I could not bear the sorrow without you.
I know this Lord, without a single doubt. 


Inspired by Jared Pickett's "Mirrored Refrain" contest.won hm
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Muzzey Avatar
March 31, 2010 at 8:08 AM
Congratulations on your win, a beautiful write. Caryl
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March 31, 2010 at 2:51 AM
Enjoy your well-deserved win, Joyce. Congratulations! (^_^) Noel.
Pickett Avatar
March 30, 2010 at 4:45 PM
This was so difficult to judge... There were so many excellent poems to choose from... I had to put this among the top.... Congrats, you deserve it...... Your friend.....:JP]
Sweetheart Avatar
March 30, 2010 at 3:59 PM
Congrats Joyce on your HM in Jared's contest.. such a wonderful honor for a beautiful write so enjoy your trip to the winners circle ..luv.. Linda-Marie... thankxxx for your great blog comments too..luv..
Richards Avatar
March 30, 2010 at 12:57 PM
Such strong faith shines in this mirrored refrain!! Congratulations on your well deserved win, Joyce! ~ Love,Carrie
Palli Avatar
March 6, 2010 at 11:17 AM
Loved this prayer. Made me think of Phil 4:6,7. Susan
Strand Avatar
March 4, 2010 at 11:31 PM
Thank you for your welcome blog comments Joyce.Rgds Brian
Sweetheart Avatar
March 3, 2010 at 7:51 PM
Forgot.. good luck in Jared's contest..
Sweetheart Avatar
March 3, 2010 at 7:49 PM
Lovely and inspiring Joyce with such momentum and power for the reader to extract from your lines written with pure luv.. enjoyed right before nite nite.. luv.. Linda-Marie..
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March 3, 2010 at 7:16 PM
You know, Joyce, you really got me thinking with this great poem. And I believe you are correct. Just when we feel we are at the end of our ropes and can take no more, prayers help to turn things around. You have a very loving and spiritual quality to your work. This one's brilliant and I wish you success in the contest! Love, Carolyn
Richards Avatar
March 3, 2010 at 5:49 PM
You have been inspired to write the most beautiful poem! Lovely poetry, Joyce! Best of luck in the contest. ~ Carrie
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