Phyllis Babcock Poet Light Verse

Within Love

In love, I held onto what is near and dear to me
In love, I brought others nearer to me
The  open space of my heart filled
In times of happiness you made me laugh
In times of sorrow you made me cry
At many times I wondered why
You brought laughter ad mist the tears
You brought tears along with faith
Within faith, I found that love
You gave me strength
Within that strength you gave me courage
From courage you made me stand alone
You guided me with your grace
You shone love upon my face.




based on Romans  5:1-5

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Kevin Semeniuk January 23, 2011 at 8:25 PM this is a wonderful poem!

John Freeman January 21, 2011 at 6:13 PM A beautiful lighter side of thought Phyllis, enjoyed the read. Agape, Moses

Carolyn Devonshire January 8, 2011 at 9:21 AM Faith does bring love into our lives, Phyllis, and we see things through a new perspective. Quite an inspirational write. Love, Carolyn

Polly Plafcan January 6, 2011 at 7:12 PM Very beautiful, so well written and you found the right words. Please continue with your writing. With much respect, pollyp Polly Plafcan

Sara Kendrick January 6, 2011 at 5:21 PM Good one ....I am glad that I chose this one to read this eve..Sara

Linda-Marie Sweetheart January 6, 2011 at 4:40 PM Oh Phyllis this is so beautiful and full of love expressions so touching... I just wrote a Nonet last night but have not posted it yet due to writing for contests right now but when I do hope u will enjoy it.. will be titled "Complete Perfection"....hope I can post it later luv... enjoyed with special piece tonight..

Andrea Dietrich January 6, 2011 at 1:58 PM this is wonderful, Phyllis, and I see you took your inspiration from scriptures. No wonder! Luv, Andrea

Nette Onclaud January 6, 2011 at 12:52 PM sentimental and so rich with blessed images, phyllis... love it! :) nette

Nette Onclaud January 6, 2011 at 12:15 PM another delight of a poem from you phyllis... the pictures and thoughts so graceful and deep. thanks for stopping by..:) nette

John Loving Iii January 6, 2011 at 11:22 AM Wow. talk about an epiphaniy. you just gave me one. "In love and within love" one is being in love and the other someone being in love with you. maybe you saw it all the time. but this is my first time. john