Gordon Mcconnell Poet Rhyme

The Time My Life Changed Forever

Life was moving along very ordinary
then in the early 80s quite content
in 1981 I got engaged to my girl
Jean said yes when proposed by this gent

When planning for wedding in November
my mother fell in garden, had heart attack
rushed to hospital but next day had died
so shocked this caught me off track

Our wedding went ahead as planned
it was a crisp sunny day in November
so happy sharing with family and friends
indeed a day we would love to remember

Jean had suffered from lupus for a while
it left her but returned after we wed
then in October '82, it took her life
in the hospital that night my heart bled

When returning home I felt at peace
as I prayed God felt so very near
in that moment I gave myself to Jesus
to forgive and save me He was so dear

From that moment my life changed
Jesus my saviour led me all my way
now looking back with grateful thanks
for God is real always each and every day

(I have written this about the special years that changed your life. )

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Alexis Y. August 5, 2021 at 5:10 PM Hi Gordon, I'm sorry to hear about the passing of two special women in your life. Most would be mad at God, instead, you turned to him. This is such a powerful testimony of God's healing power( of grief). Your poems of faith in God has been a blessing in my life-Alexis Gordon Mcconnell August 5, 2021 at 8:05 PM Hi Alexis, Thanks for your blessed words of encouragement, telling of this testimony of God's healing power that I can testify to. I'm so pleased my poems of faith in God have blessed you . You've been such a real blessing since reading your work for the first time some months ago, have a truly blessed day, Gordon

Elaine George January 31, 2021 at 4:49 AM Faith is such a powerful healing thing as you have conveyed so well in this poem. Wishing you a wonderful day, Gordon. ~ Elaine Gordon Mcconnell January 31, 2021 at 9:22 AM Thanks Elaine, Glad you enjoyed it and found it pleasing to your eyes. Hope you're having a wonderful day too. Blessings always,Gordon

Lindsay Laurie January 19, 2021 at 7:58 PM Hello Gordon … life changing indeed. Recovering from grief is nigh impossible, however, you sharing yours through your poetry is quite brave and hopefully helpful for you - thanks Gordon - Lindsay Gordon Mcconnell January 22, 2021 at 1:23 PM Thanks Lindsay, Glad you enjoyed it and indeed it's therapeutic to share one's feelings through poetry. Blessings, Gordon