P.S. Awtry Poet Free verse

Oh That Love

Oh that love could spread like hate,
like wildfire in a sun blanched field,
	but love is patient.
Evil can force its way,
	but love is kind.

Oh that love might shout its merits in the street,
	but love is not proud.
Hatred seems triumphant for a season,
	but love never fails.

Oh that love would fall
	like rain on the thirsty ground
and gently heal this cursed world 
 	of all her jagged, painful wounds.
Oh that Love would reign!



February 22, 2021
*1 Corinthians 13:4-8

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Jennifer Fenn March 9, 2021 at 1:42 PM I’m sure God is smiling on this. P.S. Awtry March 9, 2021 at 3:34 PM What a nice thought! Thank you :) -ps

Michelle Faulkner March 7, 2021 at 10:15 PM Such wise and healing words, the way you add layers to those well known verses is quite impressive, congratulations on your win, P.S.! P.S. Awtry March 8, 2021 at 2:20 PM Michelle, thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement. So glad to have your feedback :)

Wren Rushing March 7, 2021 at 2:03 PM Love will reign, for God is love! You have penned a lovely poem dear P.S.! Keep writing your words inspire! P.S. Awtry March 7, 2021 at 3:58 PM Thank you Wren! Happy to see your dashing avatar :)

Geoffrey Brewer February 28, 2021 at 3:01 AM Your elegant words enhance 1 Corinthians. P.S. Awtry February 28, 2021 at 4:52 AM This thought occurred to me during the horrible “peaceful protests.” Thank you for your generous compliment :) ~ps

Caren Krutsinger February 25, 2021 at 6:13 AM Love can spread like this and she does. But I too wish she would reign. P.S. Awtry February 27, 2021 at 9:50 PM Thank you Caren for all your encouragement. -ps