Support Midst Comfort

We are more than friends bound by sisterly cord Tied around the loving care of the Lord Never to be separated by sickness-sword… There was I hurting, striving to dispel attacking gloom Begging God for strength while entering patient’s room Ambivalent, if plea was for her; or for me to face hope’s bloom… Witnessing anguish caused by ailment woe My heart did languish, confessing painful blow Beseeching divine intervention for life extension glow… Indeed, the Lord’s grace, mercy, and peace* abound To "caress the broken heart with threads of muted sound"** Reaching-out with care, assuring presence where support is found… Here am I again… vanquishing dart of pain While faith treads onward, anticipating answered prayer-gain Triumphant to behold miracles that still reign! *2Thessalonians 3:16 Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means... **Line from the Contest sponsor August 4, 2023 Tristich in rhyme form 2nd place, "Choose A Line II" Poetry Writing Contest Sponsored by Joseph; judged on 8/13/2023