Unknown Strength

deep inside every human
is strength. their eyes
tell the story of how the strength got there
and how the strength lies.

but within the soul of the human being
we all seem to hide
the amazing strength of immeasurable size,
the strength we have inside.

some use the strength for good
others for their evil ways
while other leave their strength there
laying neutral for many days.

people use their strength 
for some extraordinary task
"what do i use my strength for"
that's a question i have to ask

to help people?
to give something all i've got?
or just to sit and be lazy,
and say "oops i forgot"

the power i have inside me
will be used for greater good
my power will be used for God
now i've gotten that understood.

God use me
and the power i have inside
i want to be used for good
this is what i decide.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Mason Avatar
August 15, 2009 at 11:36 AM
WOW ... this is great writing with a wonderful message too ... They say the eyes are the windows to the soul ... smile ... So glad you've brought your power to PoetrySoup and I look forward to reading a lot more from you!
Decker Avatar
August 9, 2009 at 11:52 AM
I really enjoyed your poem. Angela
Brown Avatar
August 9, 2009 at 11:09 AM
It is Sunday afternoon here and I am so happy to share this time reading your fantastic poetry Hosea. Love, Carol
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