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THE JIG OF EMOTIONS

Bursting, breaking free from stress with glee Thankful heart welcomes joy of gracious worth Praising God*for granting radiating, vibrant mirth Ready to bask in hope, then toward glad sharing --- flee. Cheerful to inspire others along praise delight Victorious faith soars toward prayer-driven domain Vanquishing worries, anxieties, and doubts of woeful strain Triumphant over greed, anger, jealousy, as well as nervous-fright. As revived spirit stays jubilant for service-quest Divinely-controlled emotions follow heavenly guide Satisfied midst contentment against selfishness and pride Worshipping the Lord Who blesses well with His fullest and best.
*2 Samuel 22:50 Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name. June 1, 2024 2nd place, "The Dance of...in 16 lines or less" Poetry Writing Contest Sponsored by Miranda Hawley; judged on 7/6/2024

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Date: 7/9/2024 4:23:00 AM
Powerful write. Congratulations dear poet. Happy writing.
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Date: 7/8/2024 1:38:00 PM
Congratulations on your winning work. Way to go. Delighted to see your poem on the winners' list. Sara K
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Date: 7/7/2024 11:24:00 AM
I love the fact that this is decidedly Christian through and through. Victorious, vanquishing, triumphant, are all excellent words to describe the love and victory we are given by Jesus Christ. Congrats on your win in my contest.
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