Bob Quigley Poet Rhyme

Will You Take Me There

I was lost within my life, I could not find my way
My days had no direction, my path had gone astray
I dreaded my tomorrows, with distain I viewed my past
Each time I tried to rise above, my aspirations dashed

I felt I had no where to turn, no one to understand
No where that I could find some peace, til God reached out his hand
Through Him I found the love I need, He offered forth the spark
To relight a single candle that led me from the dark

I leaned on Him and asked Him to help me to prepare
For whatever was before me, I asked "will you take me there?
Will you guide my footsteps,  Will you lift me if I fall
If my life is fraught with hardships, will you be there if I call"?

"My child" he said, "I've given you the tools that you will need 
Your power lies within you to go forth and spread your seed
Life will not be easy, you'll reap only what you've sown
But if you keep me in your heart, you'll never walk alone"

"Remember things that happen are seldom as we planned
The trials that we are given are like footprints in the sand
Filled in by the tides of time, longevity they lack
Embrace the life that lies ahead, instead of looking back"


Bob Quigley

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Bl Devnath September 13, 2011 at 1:51 PM Good looking in to the dept of truth, Nice write, I will read all your poem. Thanks for your comment on my write. God bless you. bl Bob Quigley September 13, 2011 at 2:35 PM Thank you bl. I would greatly appreciate that. Hope you find others that you like.

Kabuteng P.Ink K. August 28, 2011 at 1:05 PM What a very inspiring write this is, Bob! And a wonderful reminder as well that God is always there, we only need to seek for Him...very beautiful message & I see this won, congrats!! :D

Judy Ball August 10, 2011 at 12:26 AM What a fantastic riead Bob. Just super. Loved every well written word. Congrats. God Bless, JB Bob Quigley August 10, 2011 at 11:02 AM Thanks for the kind words Judy. So glad you enjoyed it.

Chiquitachiamaka Baity August 8, 2011 at 4:40 PM This was really a pleasure to read!!!!!!a very inspirational piece Bob!!!! Bob Quigley August 8, 2011 at 4:42 PM Sorry Chiquita. I was responding to Carolyn and got in the wrong box. However, I also thank you for your support. Bob Quigley August 8, 2011 at 4:41 PM Carolyn, you are very kind. I'm so glad my words conveyed a message to you. Thank you for your comments.

Carolyn Devonshire August 8, 2011 at 2:11 PM Bob, first I want to congratulate you on your win in John's contest. I love the spiritual wisdom in your poem. We DO have the "tools" within us to cope with life's challenges. Really like the line about the single candle leading you from the dark as well as the last line. So true! Look ahead and make the most of what you've learned in the past. Love, Carolyn Bob Quigley August 8, 2011 at 4:44 PM Let me try this again and see if I can send it to the right person. I am happy that my words conveyed a message to you. Thanks for your comments.

Andrea Dietrich August 8, 2011 at 9:24 AM Good going on this inspirational poetry, Bob. Bob Quigley August 8, 2011 at 10:20 AM Thanks Andrea. I appreciate your comments

Nette Onclaud August 8, 2011 at 1:06 AM a deep sense of self-observation with clear poetic tone, bob... a delight! :) hugggs, nette Bob Quigley August 8, 2011 at 10:21 AM Thanks nette. That means a lot