When

When the brother you care for
is led to his bed by depression;
When your special needs' son
has yet to learn patience lessons;
When your beloved elderly Mother
uses your endless love like a weapon;
When the man who has your devotion
now poses in anger-based aggression,
You may wonder if all is now testing
your belief in God's active presence.
Still, you will send your prayers up to heaven
to seek His loving signs for duration.
You may ponder if your life is as destined
or a series of wrong decision dressings.
Soon, you will likely seek faith's expression,
hold it steadfast as your best protection.

A year of this life has me anxiety clasped
by things I never even meant to catch.

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Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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La France Avatar
September 2, 2021 at 2:23 PM
CayCay, beautiful and congratulations on your win in my contest ~ love and serenity _ Constance
Seeker Avatar
August 31, 2021 at 9:07 AM
Earth life tests indeed, superb write, CayCay, congrats on your win!
Goff Avatar
August 29, 2021 at 6:23 PM
CayCay... I'm mom's pca, she's 92, independent & a 3 stroke survivor, I know...romances, flourished then lost, but accepting God's Will, feeling His Grace carry me! nice poem...
Dietrich Avatar
August 7, 2021 at 11:18 AM
wow, I love this, dear. I know how anxious you have been , for sure! I am leaving my house soon. but in four hours from now, I'd sure love a phone call from ya!!
Goldsmith Avatar
August 6, 2021 at 1:07 PM
What an amazing write. So Sorry. I feel what you are feeling. I wrote, "Away." I have had 3 die in the past month. "Holding Back Tears" tells about a story that started in 2019 and is still going on. God and prayer is what keeps me going. God can/will do what I cannot. Have a blessed day/weekend.........................
Daniel Avatar
August 1, 2021 at 11:40 PM
You have described anxiety caused by various problems very well, CayCay, yet it's our faith that keeps us going:)
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