Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser Poet Narrative

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Inspired by a personal encounter with God whom saved me from near breakdown... Thank You, God.. :)

Renewed By God's Spirit

RENEWED BY GOD'S SPIRIT


Falling, falling are the salty drops from my eyes.
Crying, crying is my broken bruised buckled heart
so long oh so long, I am within a cell of loneliness
that windows and doors I kept on guarded walls--
strangers who passed by on microscopic study...

My glass of trust cracked to pieces 
that I don't know how and when will it be whole again...
Disturbed nights caused my eyes a free make-up of black shadows
yet, one night, as I have no one left to talk to
You may say crazy, but what I did is just to have a solid storm of cries

together with my laptop, it's where I tip tap everything;
that flooding pains  and hurts rooted deep down 
that well of frustrations, unmet wants and needs  raining along
that crippling fear of uncertainty 
one by one, my every tap seems a spiral step of explosion.

My shoulders droop, my body assuming a fetal pose
then again I shudder--- tears running fast inevitable.
Some sounds vibrate free from my drying throat
I want to halt them but am too weak, weak but still, they came through
volts of perspiration duet to my sobs and murmurs

then finally, I came to my senses, I hold my hands close to my heart
and I began to speak at first syllables to my God...
I opened my heart to Him, my mountain to mountain jars of sadness
I lift it all to Him... I confessed to Him like a child
baring everything as I fall to my knees and bow my head.

And in that deafening silence of cold November last year,
there is the hush of warm breeze engulfing my being
it did comfort me; suppress slowly my sobs and cries
stirring my senses; firing my faith and spirit
and so that fleet of darkness that touched my being.

©O.E. GUillermo
6:29 PM, December 08, 2014

Sponsor	Shadow Hamilton 
Contest Name	Fighting Depression(poems for PD) 
Placed 5th

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Jan Allison December 28, 2014 at 8:18 PM dropping back with my congrats Olive:-) hugs Jan xx Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser March 6, 2015 at 7:52 AM thanks Jan.. :)!

Poet Destroyer A December 27, 2014 at 10:38 AM Olive, Congratulations on your win. I'm finally making time to read every entry, intended for me in Shadow's Hamilton depression contest. It was a tough fight, however at the end I prayed, and asked to take over and he did. WOW, it was what I call a miracle. Thanks for lifting my day with this poem... Love LINDA Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser March 6, 2015 at 7:52 AM thanks Lolly Linda it's only now I read your reply here.. :) I hope all is well now with you.. :) hugs and hugs and may God bless you always.. :)!

Dr.Ram Mehta December 9, 2014 at 7:40 PM Nice emotional expressions, congrats on the win Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser December 10, 2014 at 10:58 PM thanksmuch Dr. Ram.. :)

Jan Allison December 9, 2014 at 5:09 PM such a heartfelt write Olive so beautifully and touching - I do hope Linda reads this an realises how many others are in the same situation:-( hugs Jan xx Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser December 10, 2014 at 10:57 PM thanks much JAn.. :) this is so close to my heart as well.. :)

Dr. Upma A. Sharma December 9, 2014 at 8:50 AM And back again wid big congrats on ur winning superb write dear Olive! Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser December 10, 2014 at 10:59 PM thanks much Dr. Upma.. :)!

Shadow Hamilton December 9, 2014 at 7:23 AM congrats on win Olive a heartfelt poem hugs Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser December 11, 2014 at 9:35 PM thanks for the place shadow.. :)!

Kp Nunez December 9, 2014 at 12:17 AM Warm greetings on the anniversary of your personal encounter with the Lord, Olive. Stirring words from the heart and soul. A 7! Much love from a sister-in -faith, Kim :) Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser December 10, 2014 at 10:56 PM thanks much sister KIm.. :)! I appreciate your drop by.. :)!

James Fraser December 8, 2014 at 1:10 PM God indeed renews Olive. It's taking this renewal into our tomorrows and grow with him. Heartfelt emotions through your words ((( James ))) Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser December 10, 2014 at 5:42 AM thanks much James.. :) i appreciate.

Paul Callus December 8, 2014 at 12:48 PM This is very touching, Olive_eloi. Tears are not a sign of weakness, but self therapy, a path to liberation. Through tears you found your way back to God and His support. Beautiful! Hugs // paul Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser December 9, 2014 at 6:12 AM yes Paul indeed iy is . thank you for being there at these times.. :)

Darlene Gifford December 8, 2014 at 12:00 PM The light of Jesus, over powers any darkness in our lives when we turn to Him. And how true it is that God does renew broken spirits, and infuses them with hope and faith for a better future. I pray you keep positive and that blessings will find you this Christmas season. Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser December 9, 2014 at 6:11 AM thanks much Darlene thy wilk be done into my life and so to you. God bless you more..:)

Dr. Upma A. Sharma December 8, 2014 at 6:42 AM Wow Olive a very touching write my friend! God bless u dear! Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser December 8, 2014 at 10:33 PM thanks much dr. Upma.. :) Godbless you too.. hugs and hugs.. :)!

Anne-Lise Andresen December 8, 2014 at 6:37 AM - A touching, deeply and nevertheless beautiful poem, dear Olive - Hold on your faith and see the bright side of life - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser December 8, 2014 at 10:32 PM thanks much Anne Lise.. :)! the baby on your avatar is as beautiful as your heart is.. :)! xoxo.. thanks much for your kind comments as always.. :) Indeed, this is all too touching.. :)!