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Where Faith Remains

Sweet life you have given this challenge to me To know my mettle be steady and real To carry these burdens without any glory So with every breath I struggle and heal I feel fear thunder and roar deep inside me While I wait for the cool cleansing rain to fall Then lift my rested spirit bravely up and set it free With the hero's fire that burns inside of us all Chorus: My journey must go beyond waiting and longing To a place where dreams will have no chains Where each day has a sweet new dawning Where hope is gone........but faith remains Where hope is gone........and faith remains As promises keep pushing me onward My uphill life tests me on its long pathway For wishing is a hollow and empty word That silences courage each and every day To stand tall in this sweet life is a promised story My mettle must be steady and strong To bear these burdens fearlessly without any glory With songs of courage on this brave road so long Chorus: My journey must go beyond this waiting and longing To a place where dreams will have no chains Where each day is a sweet new dawning Where hope is gone........But faith remains Where hope is gone........But faith remains July 24, 2020 A Song of Hope Poetry Contest Sponsored by John Hamilton

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Date: 2/16/2022 2:07:00 PM
Hi Lonna, What a positive song about hope. Well done.Congrats on your win. Have a nice day-Alexis
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Lonna Blodgett
Date: 2/19/2022 2:17:00 PM
I thank you very much! Lonna
Date: 2/16/2022 10:19:00 AM
So many amazing lines Lonna - "to bear these burdens fearlessly without any glory," "wishing is a hollow empty word," "I feel fear thunder and roar deep inside me." These words are powerful emissaries of the journey of hope to go to a "place where dreams will have no chains." Congratulations on your win. Faith indeed remains with hope as its precursor. Blessings!
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Lonna Blodgett
Date: 2/19/2022 2:17:00 PM
Its always such a delight to receive and read your wonderful comments! Lonna
Date: 2/16/2022 9:51:00 AM
A beautiful ode to benevolence and faith--much enjoyed the inspiration of your write, Lonna. Hope resounds! Congrats on your podium win.
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Lonna Blodgett
Date: 2/19/2022 2:17:00 PM
Thank you so very much Vijay! Lonna
Date: 2/16/2022 1:51:00 AM
Congratulations for your placement in my contest. Best. Mohan
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Lonna Blodgett
Date: 2/16/2022 9:37:00 AM
Thank you very much Mohan!
Date: 8/9/2020 6:34:00 AM
Lonna this is a fave for me. I'm wondering why I's missed reading this one earlier. It resonates so smoothly with the true spirit of faith and courage on my journey! Congratulations on your win. Much love :)
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Lonna Blodgett
Date: 8/10/2020 6:42:00 PM
Thank you Aditi. Something we all need a lot more of in this new world. Love Lonna
Date: 8/9/2020 5:28:00 AM
Amazing song lyric, Lonna:-) Congrats on your fine win!
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Lonna Blodgett
Date: 8/10/2020 6:43:00 PM
Thank you Edward! I more than appreciate your appreciation. Be safe and well. Lonna
Date: 8/8/2020 9:35:00 PM
I love reading your poetry, Lonna, because you write with such depth of human experience. You speak of real trial and uphill battles. The hope you describe is greater than words or wishes, it is rooted in faith. Even when "hope is gone, faith remains". "Where dreams will have no chains". Oh, and I love the word "mettle", it is far too underused. Enjoyed this lyrical journer very much, and I congratulate your win, my friend ~ John
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Lonna Blodgett
Date: 8/10/2020 6:45:00 PM
So very nice to hear from you John. And always enjoy your lovely words about my poetry. It is appreciated and very encouraging. I wish you and yours be safe, well, and happy! Lonna
Date: 8/8/2020 7:15:00 PM
Thanks Lonna for your excellent song lyric, congrats on a nice win in my contest!
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Lonna Blodgett
Date: 8/10/2020 6:46:00 PM
Again John, thanks for providing the opportunity for expressing my muse, and for the wonderful comments you bring! Be well, safe and happy. Lonna
Date: 7/31/2020 7:55:00 PM
Where dwells the sprit? A blessed piece, Lonna, that you have rendered, amen and hoping for the best, my friend, Aloha! William
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Lonna Blodgett
Date: 8/10/2020 6:47:00 PM
So good to hear from you William! Thank you always for your heartfelt comments. I wish you well, happy and safe! Lonna

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