Why Must I Cry

I come to the garden along, while the dew is still fresh
on the meadows. Early in the morning do the bird's sing
praises of roses and peddles.  I cry, because there is no
refuge finally from the pain.  
    Yet long ago, a child was born, to become king, and yes
there is hope, just for believing in his name. Where is this King!
when I'm hurting and alone? He's just a prayer away, don't give
up, for he's Alpha and Omega, which means, just be strong!.
So they sent me to a place, to turn my life around. I cry, be-
cause, I am somebody no longer am I bound.
     Now I know that Jesus is my refuge and no more drugs is
there for I. Thank you Lord, for the method, that's "Why Must
I Cry".
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Rose Avatar
March 31, 2013 at 10:44 PM
A prayer of truth :) Nice, hearty poem John :)
Kendrick Avatar
November 16, 2010 at 11:57 AM
Good work..Congratulations on going forward in the contest...Sara
Brown Avatar
November 12, 2010 at 11:57 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round of the Poetrysoup site contest Wayne. The best to you in the finals. Love, Carol
Peranteau Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 1:34 PM
A lot of faith here dear poet, a wonderfully inspiring write Sir ! Congratulations being featured this week ! much love, james
Brown Avatar
November 8, 2010 at 9:53 AM
Congratulatons on your poem being featured this week Wayne. Love, Carol
Moody Avatar
August 27, 2010 at 10:17 AM
Wayne My Love; This too is very "Deep-Deep feeling poetry!!! >Cheryl<
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June 29, 2010 at 12:25 PM
Make that a 8.5 John Wayne I enjoy reading this poem so much that I had to called me mo- ther in Bridgeport, CT .. Just to show there are words of Inspiration that can make one wise to change their live's: ThankYou!!! JWS from Mr. `Tyrone`
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September 30, 2009 at 1:31 PM
Wayne, I just wanted to stop by and add--Congratulations on making it through the first round in the contest. Good luck in the finals! Karen
Brown Avatar
September 24, 2009 at 3:12 PM
Congratulations on your poem making it through the first round.Wishing you the best in the finals Wayne. Love, Carol
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September 24, 2009 at 1:39 PM
Wayne, Congratulations on getting through the first round of the poetry contest with your great verse! Luck and love, Carolyn
Adeite Avatar
August 7, 2009 at 8:40 AM
This is a wonderful write, a well deserved feature of this week. This piece is awesome and you such a creative poet too. Keep writing. Adeleke
Mincey Avatar
August 5, 2009 at 11:34 AM
Dear Mr. Streeter: Hey you probabily don't know me but my cousin ask that I look at some of your poems and so I did. WOW!! she is correct you are very good writter. And I someday too will like to write poetry, for more than just a hoppy. "Why must I Cry" Yet long ago, a child was born. Surily he was and is alive moreso now than ever, Thanks...Wayne Streeter, you're one of the best I've read in a long time and believe me, Ive read plenty!!
Duke Avatar
August 3, 2009 at 12:42 PM
Mr. Wayne, I enjoy meeting and doing the Poem: "The Challenging Passion", but now I've seen your poem "Why must I Cry". And my heart just begins to fill-with tears, and I really really love this poem the most. Wayne, if you someday sign a lucrative contract don't forget your family at PoetrySoup!!! Very, very excell- lent poem even in the right-now; You just keep up the good writting and everthing will fall right in your lap
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August 3, 2009 at 12:42 PM
It is amazing what God can do in one's life. Blessings to you for sharing this inspirational journey with us. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Keep on writing! Karen
Brown Avatar
August 3, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being selected to be featured this week Wayne . Love, Carol
Pickett Avatar
August 3, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Nice write, and congrats on the feature......:JP]
Christian Avatar
August 3, 2009 at 9:15 AM
congratulations on your featured poem, God bless you from diane
Jordan Avatar
August 3, 2009 at 8:15 AM
Wayne - I relate deeply with this poem - Being a ex-meth cook and ex-con/Prison gang member I have traveled this road to the bitter end - Congratulations on being set free and having your poetry featured this week - keep the faith and the possibilities are endless- God Bless, MJ
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August 3, 2009 at 4:28 AM
Congratulations on being featured>>James
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August 3, 2009 at 3:00 AM
Could be from a song. Sara
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