When All I'Ve Loved

When all whom I have loved are gone,
Dear Lord, when I'm the only one
Who cares if I should live or die,
When there is no one left to cry,
Then Lord, take me.

But if there is a single soul
For whom I play important roll,
Who might just stumble, lose his way
Without my guidance through the day,
Then I would be

Content to stay another while,
To give him courage, bring a smile,
Teach him to look to You above
For truest guidance, purest love
His way to see.

Then I would say, "My work is done.
On Earth there is no other one
Who needs the love I have to give.
No reason now for me to live.
Dear Lord, take me."


By:  Joyce Johnson
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Lindley Avatar
May 16, 2014 at 7:06 AM
A truly wonderful write!! Truly wonderful!!!!
Macfarlane Avatar
November 5, 2012 at 1:22 PM
A wonderful write Joyce....congrats on an awesome win!
Esquire Avatar
November 3, 2012 at 12:46 PM
Dear "MOM", Congratulations on a very well deserved Win "But if there is a single soul" "For whom I play important roll" Well there is ( me ) so YOUR still employeed by the LORD Here on earth LOVE ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Soup Son...Harry
Dietrich Avatar
November 1, 2012 at 2:13 PM
this is just wonderful. One of the better written ones I've seen with a religious message! congrats on top place.
Sefunmi Avatar
November 1, 2012 at 6:34 AM
Great and really great! Congrats on your win!
Arowolo Avatar
October 31, 2012 at 4:31 PM
Superb!Wonderful write,Joyce...Congratulations on your well deserved win in this contest....
Liwayway Avatar
October 31, 2012 at 8:47 AM
wow!! I'm inspired with your poem friend Joyce! Congrats on your grand win!!
Ryerson Avatar
October 30, 2012 at 3:24 PM
Joyce - You have gently pricked my heart with this wonderful, humble poem of yours...what an inspiration you are!...Many congratulations - Tim
Poet Avatar
October 30, 2012 at 1:28 PM
Such a heartfelt write by you Joyce!Congratulations on your 1st place win!
Harrington Avatar
October 30, 2012 at 11:22 AM
Bravo! What a wonderful poem you have penned! Congrats on your well deserved win. :) Tanya
Andresen Avatar
October 30, 2012 at 11:22 AM
Congratulations on your winning poems in the "Good Enough" contest. - Oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Gasun Avatar
October 30, 2012 at 7:00 AM
This is so beautiful and very inspiring write, Joyce! My huge congratulations on your first win! hugs, LG
Brown Avatar
October 30, 2012 at 6:48 AM
Congratulations on your winning poem in SandyIvy's "Good Enough" contest Joyce. Love, Carol
May Avatar
October 30, 2012 at 6:16 AM
a moving poem......congrats on your win
Sweetheart Avatar
October 29, 2012 at 11:45 PM
MANY CONGRATS JOYCE ON A MOST SENSITIVE AND POWERFUL WRITE .. SWEET SUCCESS OF FIRST PLACE .. BEYOND GOOD ENOUGH .. GREAT EXCELLENCE LUV ..
A   Avatar
October 29, 2012 at 8:20 PM
I love it Joyce... Congratulations with your wonderful and "Good Enough" poem in Sandy's contest. xox~PD
Grisetti Avatar
October 29, 2012 at 8:06 PM
A very faith filled poem. Lovely, and simply elegant. Congratulations.
Ivy D Avatar
October 29, 2012 at 7:18 PM
:-) love your good win' thank you' Sandy
Brown Avatar
April 19, 2010 at 7:28 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's (Any Which Way) contest Joyce. Love, Carol
Haick Avatar
April 12, 2010 at 2:32 PM
Beautiful, heartfelt write, Joyce!!!Definitely goes to my favs..will be one of my all-time favorites!! I love this...Love, Audrey
White Avatar
April 5, 2010 at 3:44 PM
Very selfless write- Congrats and Bless you Joyce
Villarosa Avatar
April 3, 2010 at 3:44 AM
You are a lovely person, Joyce. Pure love all goes to your loved ones. Congratulations on your winning this contest. (^_^) Noel.
Dietrich Avatar
April 2, 2010 at 10:21 AM
Love the sincerity and thought of this one, and a big congrats for making it on the list. LUv,Andrea
Richards Avatar
April 1, 2010 at 2:18 PM
I have often felt this way too, Joyce! Well written, and from the heart! ~ Congratulations on your honorable mention! ~ Love, Carrie
Strand Avatar
March 31, 2010 at 7:45 AM
Congrats on your success in my contest Joyce.Rgds Brian.My lates contest 'APRIL FOOTLE' is now
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