Gordon Mcconnell Poet Rhyme

When Heavens Door Feels Shut

In all my days here upon earth
from day one as I remember
I've stammered pre-school and beyond
and even joined its association member

But through all my time it's been a battle
through school, work and now being retired
most words were really difficult to say
making one to think my tongue has expired

When becoming a Christian in year '82
becoming earnest in prayer to daily access
then pleaded with God to touch my tongue
but nothing occurred finding no success

They've been times I felt God saying
leave it alone my grace meets your need
but then at other times, He spurred me on
to try new approach and see where it'll lead

But now during covid, it's bad as ever
believing Jesus is Lord but can't get through
feels so helpless words as hard to say
dries up throat feels so hoarse all so blue

But I won't give in before God's throne
I'll persist as the widow seeking bread
for God answered her just to have peace
always pray and don't lose heart Jesus said(Luke 18:1)

('And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.')

Luke 18:1 (ESV)

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Jennifer Proxenos February 9, 2021 at 4:37 AM I enjoyed reading this poem Gordon, cant wait for the vaccine, as we have the variant right among us, really scary. Thousands millions have died and it seems that this year wont be much better than last year. It is estimated that the vaccine will only be available to northern African states by our Spring this year, meanwhile people are infecting others left, right and center. You and your dear wife keep well. hugs and blessings, jennifer. Gordon Mcconnell February 9, 2021 at 1:29 PM Thanks Jennifer, Glad you enjoyed it and hope you get your vaccine soon. We are getting ours this week and should get our second ones within the next 3 months. Hope you have a nice week, take care, blessings always, Gordon

Catherine Deslippe February 3, 2021 at 7:27 AM Truly a well written poem with expressions written from your heart. The constant battle is so real and can totally relate. Sunshine is on its way. Gordon Mcconnell February 3, 2021 at 7:52 AM Thanks Catherine, Glad you liked it and for your kind words too. Take care and kind wishes, blessings,Gordon

Tom Cunningham February 3, 2021 at 2:17 AM Sadly we're still in dark times Gordon hopefully the vaccine will be successful and spring is only weeks away. Hope alls well Tom Gordon Mcconnell February 3, 2021 at 7:48 AM Thanks Tom, Glad you liked it and indeed hoping the vaccine does it's work sooner rather than later. Trust you are well, things ok here, blessings,Gordon

Jan Allison February 2, 2021 at 8:41 AM your faith shines my friend and lets hope this pandemic will run its course soon and we can all have the life we once new back, sad news about Sir Tom Moore he was such an inspirational force last year. we are now coivd free on the Island, lets hope the UK can follow suit soon:-) hugs Jan xx Gordon Mcconnell February 3, 2021 at 1:16 AM Thanks Jan, Glad you enjoyed it and yes hope you're right. Yesterday announced Scotland's lockdown to stay till the end of the month. At least getting plenty of reading done, though on the bad side the stammer has been really bad suring this time. Hope hubby still doing well as my PSA is doing very well. Take care, Gordon