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Standing in the Rain

pain is like a storm
rivers of tears overflow 
with cold chill and flood
sharp arrows from the dark clouds
pierce into my hope for joy

strong wind whips my heart
hurting my spirit and soul
but not my firm faith

Copyright © Bernard F. Asuncion | Year Posted 2025

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Sara Kendrick Date: 8/4/2025 8:49:00 AM Congratulations on this winning work. Way to go. Great to see your name on the winners' list. Sara K Login to Reply Bernard F. Asuncion Date: 8/4/2025 2:27:00 PM Thanks, dear Ma'am Sara. I was surprised by this win. It means a lot to me. Love~BFA

Oliver Mckeithan Date: 8/3/2025 10:39:00 AM Congrats on your placement in my contest Bernard. Storms and pain are tough but like the faith line Login to Reply Bernard F. Asuncion Date: 8/3/2025 11:09:00 PM Thanks, Sir Oliver. I enjoyed your contest and I'm honored being 2nd placer. I will treasure it.

Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 7/31/2025 4:20:00 PM after I had rotator cuff surgery, I was in so much physical pain...the kind you describe, the kind that can take away one's daily joy....faith and strength got me through...loved your words, Sara Login to Reply Bernard F. Asuncion Date: 7/31/2025 6:02:00 PM No one can hide from the eye of life's storm. With faith, we can always stand our ground. Thanks, dear Ma'am Sara. Love ~ BFA

Bill Baker Date: 7/30/2025 9:22:00 PM Standing is the key; we shouldn't bow down to the troubles and challenges we face. We must be firm in faith to please Him, Bernard. Smiles ~ Blessings, my friend. Bill Login to Reply Bernard F. Asuncion Date: 7/31/2025 6:00:00 PM 100% agree, sir Bill. Be safe ~ BFA