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Why Do You Weep

Why do you weep oh gentle One? Why do you cry out when alone? Even more, why are you silent when you go out? Do your troubles embarrass you and run others away? Would it make others uncomfortable to hear what you say? Would your plight run those away who do not seem to care? Do you truly feel alone this and every day? Do you fear what more, next will come your way? Know I am here… Though we will never meet. Know my troubles are also great. Know I too, cry only when alone. Know I am just like you, my friend. I know that others soothing words do not take away the pain. I know that talk of God does not make the problems go away. I know this dreadful journey never seems to stop. But I know you are not alone and can still talk to God. Hope does not pay the bills or bring back those we lost. Hope does not cure all ills or bring the dawn. But sometimes Hope and God, is all we have when others fail… And me of course, for you were never alone. After you have sat there and silently wept… Go forth into this day, knowing that in this world…. There are always others like you and me. Hope and God are there somewhere, too. No one is truly alone… Take heart when you are done weeping and know: You are not alone: for I am also here with you. We all have afflictions and problems, usually several at a time. My greatest affliction is epilepsy among others that abound. Remember life is an epic to be over come and still: I am here for you.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 8/6/2016 8:36:00 AM
I so enjoyed this other side of your writing. Congratulations Carol. Well expressed!
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Date: 8/6/2016 2:12:00 AM
Carol, Congratulations on your wonderful win. Stop by my blog "BOSSY COW." if you'd like, enjoy my sheer, simple madness. Hugs ~LINDA~
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Date: 5/19/2012 8:31:00 AM
A beautiful poem of companionship and hope. Your fourth verse in particular sums up your message, I think. Most inspirational!! God bless, Keith
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Date: 1/5/2012 7:57:00 AM
Congrats on your win in the "Afflictions" contest Carol. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/29/2011 8:30:00 AM
A very touching offering Carol. Well deserving of first place. Congratulations
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Date: 12/29/2011 4:46:00 AM
Congratulations Carol x
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Date: 12/28/2011 11:26:00 PM
Carol, this is so touching and beautifully written, congratulations on your big 1st place win, Greg
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Date: 12/28/2011 7:55:00 PM
Beautifully done and big congratulations for your first place. Love, Joyce
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Date: 12/16/2011 12:39:00 PM
just amazing,,,and your faith procedes you,,,and your words are a love that is only given by our father to share,,,,this is such a great poem.....
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Date: 12/16/2011 6:04:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your poetry this morning Carol. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. I am going to see if I can write something for a couple contests this weekend. Hope you find the inspiration to do the same. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/15/2011 9:49:00 PM
A very sweet poem of empathy too. You have a lovely spirit.
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Date: 12/15/2011 2:41:00 PM
An absolute great write........George
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