Joanna Daniel Poet Free verse

Valley of the Shadow of Death

VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH

          Death blew his misty breath at me 
      And I trembled in the cold,
  Feelings frozen, I stood affixed,
My heart encrusted with salty crystals...
At that point, the blanket of God's promises
   Covered me, empowered me
      And warmed my soul from within.

          Death placed his heavy hand on me 
      And I crumbled under the load
  Crushed and crestfallen, I staggered,
My being burdened with the deadweight...
At that moment, the strength of God's presence
   Secured me, reassured me
      And sustained my spirit with hope.




03.15.18

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Constance La France November 29, 2021 at 1:14 PM Jo, congratulations on your Second place win in my "V" New or Old Poems Contest. Your poem is wonderful ~ love and serenity _Constance

Paula Goldsmith November 25, 2021 at 9:06 AM Congratulations on your win with your "Valley Of The Shadow Of Death" write. Have a blessed day with your win...............

Eve Roper November 23, 2021 at 7:44 PM Well written verse , Jo, congratulations on your win in Constance's contest. Have a great Thanksgiving with family. Hugs Eve

Vijay Pandit November 23, 2021 at 5:47 AM Congrats Jo on your podium win. Still it resonates since 2018.

Kenisha Shines May 11, 2018 at 12:51 AM Beautiful write!

FJ Thomas May 1, 2018 at 4:37 PM Passing through again; hoping you're okay Lady.

Pashang Salehi April 24, 2018 at 1:36 PM Very deep, beautifully done..

Nette Onclaud April 20, 2018 at 11:49 AM such an inspiring write that springs of hope amidst trials, jo...glad to read you again

Robert Lindley April 11, 2018 at 6:05 AM Love this spiritual verse my friend. Every word, every verse is purest gold, IMHO. Great title and wondrous delivery of a brightly shining gem!!! A fav...

Joseph May April 5, 2018 at 8:48 PM Hope rising from despair...Great write Jo

Sunlite Wanter March 17, 2018 at 6:48 PM Very clutching, sobering. God bless you.

Nette Onclaud March 17, 2018 at 2:29 PM jo, thanks you're back with this inspiring, marvelous write... keep the faith!..huggs

Anne-Lise Andresen March 17, 2018 at 8:14 AM - A deeply sensitive poem, dear Jo ... - Never lose hope :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

FJ Thomas March 15, 2018 at 4:42 PM WONDERFUL JO! Uplifting, strengthening, and awesome!

CayCay Godwin March 15, 2018 at 4:05 PM Jo, I am faving this, your pen delivered God's promise, omnipresence, omnipotence and comfort, this is as a witness to Him visibly showing up as love in action. I love your poem. Blessings ... CayCay

Vijay Pandit March 15, 2018 at 10:59 AM Excellent depiction Jo..feelings of mourning.. find strength in hope. Even your free verse flows with rhythmic tone.

Supraja Kannan March 15, 2018 at 10:53 AM A great spiritual write Jo... Deep but the ending is really uplifting... Thanks for sharing this wonderful spiritual work...

Silent One March 15, 2018 at 10:34 AM Deep and dark and scary poem about death, a valley we will all visit some day.. I've been close to it several times.. you expressed this very well Jo..