Where Ever I Go, There I Am

In my mind
there was a struggle,
my health and life 
I chose to juggle.

I abused my heart
and tore down my mind,
to good things in life,
I became blind.

It became so intense,
that I lost my sense.
In turn making it unto me,
my greatest offense.

Then the Lord saw fit,
to save me from myself.
To put those things which were 
dark,
upon His mighty shelf.

He restored my body,
and redeemed my soul.
Slowly turning me to a new creature,
from that which was old.

Although the fight never ends
and the struggle still exists.
Once I open my heart,
I find peace through all in which I 
must persist.

So I take it day by day
and lean not on what I understand.
Because there is no doubt,
that where ever I go, there I am...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Mason Gibbs Avatar
August 7, 2015 at 12:49 PM
what can I say Chris, you're an awesome writer. I love your poetry.
Witherspoon Avatar
August 7, 2015 at 12:56 PM
Thank you so much Gwen! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!
Williams Avatar
March 27, 2013 at 12:47 PM
Most enjoyable read, thank yo for sharing this piece.
Witherspoon Avatar
March 27, 2013 at 2:31 PM
Thanks Donald!
Mason Gibbs Avatar
March 5, 2013 at 5:53 PM
Excellent poem Chris, so well put together and very heartfelt. Great job
Witherspoon Avatar
March 5, 2013 at 7:17 PM
Thanks Gwen, I wrote the first few lines of that poem during a very difficult time in my life, I was incarcerated at the time and battling addiction. I wrote the last part of it when by the grace of God was saved from myself. I hope that others still in those same situations can somehow find release from the grips of that torment through those words.
Fisher Avatar
February 23, 2013 at 2:15 PM
Those words ring true...and in an enjoyable poem.
Witherspoon Avatar
February 26, 2013 at 3:43 PM
Thanks alot David, I appreciate it.
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