Reason A. Poteet Poet Monchielle Stanza

Voice of Restraint

"Am I the All You Need?"
Slow to detect His voice,
my fists are clenched to hit.
Do I require restraints?
I'm mad enough to spit.

"Am I the All You Need? "
The prompt now clearly heard.
Yet still I rave and rant -
discerning God’s clear "STOP"
searing sparks to supplant.

"Am I the All You Need?"
incessant, faint but firm.
My selfish wrath delayed;
I sense a greater threat.
Anger meets God's blockade.

"Am I the All You Need?"
becomes the issue now.  
I face Your will by choice	
and flint-free - I give thanks
for Your restraining voice.

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Silent One January 12, 2024 at 11:10 AM Congratulations on your placement in the contest

Linda Alice Fowler January 10, 2024 at 11:41 AM So nicely written Reason. Thoughtful and insightful. Congratulations! :)

Emile Pinet January 10, 2024 at 11:14 AM Congratulations Reason! Your insightful poem "Voice of Restraint", has earned you a distinguished placement in my poetry contest. I was strict, but your poem easily earned you a spot on the winner’s list. Very well done my friend, Emile. Reason A. Poteet January 11, 2024 at 11:06 AM Thank you Emile for the comment and the contest placement. I appreciate your contest prompts and your wide participation in Poetry Soup.