Sorrowful Gladness

What have you to say to me?
About these things of woe
Help me to understand my plight
Comprehend, then let them go

Such bittersweet moments arise
Keeping me up at night
Charming thoughts of my father
Turns itself into awful fright

My father was a gentle man
Or so I thought most times
Until I put pen to paper
Spoke of dirty deeds mostly in rhymes

Tonight I sit amongst the pews
Trying to decipher the noise
Music outside screaming your name
Inside we stir, have lost all poise

Remembering the days gone by
Wanting to know what’s real
Dear Savior, Father, keeper of me
Turn up my emotions, let me feel

Cry the tears to heal the heart
Wipe away the bloodshed past
Bring me to this place call home
Home is where Your true love lasts

I am weary and so tired
Fraught with grief and dread
Longing to know the gift of sleep
Knock out sadness, oh, knock it dead

Praise Your name, I try my best
There’s no one else but You
You are the reason that I can cope
My God, My Savior, my one true hope

Blessings to the Lord above
Father, loving and true
Thank you for my life today
Jesus Christ, I do love You
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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January 8, 2010 at 9:54 AM
Congrats on your wonderful poem making it through the first round, keep your powerful pen writing… excellent you! Your friend in poetry Adeleke
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January 5, 2010 at 9:38 AM
Congratulations, Theresa. You have made it through the first round of judging for Poetrysoup October 13, 2009 poetry contest with your poem, "Sorrowful Gladness". This poem is a beautiful testament to our Savior and to the care He gives to each of us who ask. You have written a beautiful poem, here. 2009 was a successful year of poetry for you. I wish you continued success in your writing endeavors throughout 2010 and for many years to come. God be with you. Lovingly, Dane Ann
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December 22, 2009 at 10:31 AM
Congratulations on being a first round survivor and the best to you in the finals Teresa. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol
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December 21, 2009 at 8:23 AM
Congrats on your poem winning the first round of PS contest!! Very well deserved, enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry. Here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! May 2010 be your best year ever! Love Light Patty
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December 20, 2009 at 9:35 AM
Many congratulations on reaching the second round with your fine poem >> James
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November 18, 2009 at 5:23 PM
Congratulations on your poem being featured, Sincerely, Love, Moses
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November 18, 2009 at 10:40 AM
Congrats on your powerful poem being featured this week. Rgds Janette
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November 16, 2009 at 9:07 PM
Congratulations on being featured this week. Love, Iolanda
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November 16, 2009 at 11:29 AM
Congrats on your feature poem this week! Love Light Patty
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November 16, 2009 at 10:33 AM
Many congratulations on your poem being featured this week >> James
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November 16, 2009 at 5:20 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors. Love, Carol
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November 15, 2009 at 7:03 PM
Blessings to you for sharing this inspirational poem with. Good reminder that through God we are able to heal. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Keep up the good writing. Wishing you continued success. Karen
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