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World of Decay

Down on my knees praying to you
My heart now broken, the world is askew

I am sad and confused and tears fill my eyes
As I watch the news I’m beginning to despise

I hear nothing of good only of evil
I fear our world is in major upheaval

When four little babies six, four, two and one
Found in such filth, damage has been done

Imagine their life where love comes from drugs
With only cold hard facts and no lovely snuggs.

No bed to sleep in , no comfort to be found
Sleeping in a closet with feces all around

How can a mother let her babies be abused
In such a sad, sad manner, this can’t be excused.

My heart is so heavy and totally confused
How could you let these babies be so misused.

I  pray to you Jesus, I pray every day
That this evil I see will all go away.

Yet continue the murders, the abuse and the crime
I’m beginning to think we are about out of time.

Do you hear me Lord Jesus, do you hear what I say
Our world is now crazy and full of decay.

I need you Lord Jesus, and others need you to
To fight this evil that is steering them from you.

So give us your strength to guide us in peace
For this evil we see has got to cease.

Lord Jesus I pray, I pray to you today
Lift up our spirits and help us find a way.

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Dave Timperley

Date: 8/15/2015 7:34:00 AM

I can feel the pain of these innocents and yes the world is in decay and I pray the Good Lord will say enough is enough sooner than now. I too write for the children please read ' in a corner' & 'Be Vigilant' This gets a prayerful 7 from me. God Bless. D.

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 3/4/2015 7:26:00 AM

I love the deep thoughts and the longing in this poem.. th eclinging need to Jesus who is our saviour and redeemer.. I so like.. :)! I have one poem with SINLESS EYES a collab.. that have thoughts like this.. :)! thanks for sharing.. :)!

Janet Eaton
Date: 3/4/2015 7:35:00 AM

Hi Olive, Thanks for stopping in and commenting. I will have to check your poem out. Have a blessed day. Hugs Janet

David Meade

Date: 2/28/2015 10:17:00 PM

I join my voice with your words in prayer as we look for opportunities to share His love with others . . . hope . . . love

Janet Eaton
Date: 3/1/2015 3:48:00 AM

Hi David, Thank you for stopping in and commenting. Hugs Janet

Laura Leiser

Date: 2/28/2015 4:15:00 PM

Very heart felt words about our fallen world, Janet. Jesus does care and sees it all, as you know. Someday there will be a reckoning. God bless.

Janet Eaton
Date: 2/28/2015 4:43:00 PM

Ty Laura. Yes he hears it is us that seem deaf at times. Janet

Tim Smith

Date: 2/28/2015 11:44:00 AM

You are spot on Janet...what has our world become...too much evil and greed...we would feel so much better....if we just did some good deeds...the world has changed not enough parenting or discipline. With so many things at our fingertips it is easy to be swayed to the dark side....Tim

Janet Eaton
Date: 2/28/2015 12:06:00 PM

Thank you Tim, we desperately need to see some good going round this world. All this hate, murder and destruction is getting hard to take. Everywhere you look there is evil. So sad. Hugs Janet

Richard Michael

Date: 2/28/2015 6:29:00 AM

I am a counselor at Teen Challenge a Christian based rehab. I love this poem Christ truly has been the only answer for me as well. I was an addict for nearly thirty years and now I am a new creation! keep up the good work and God bless!

Janet Eaton
Date: 2/28/2015 7:05:00 AM

Thank you Richard for your lovely comments and for all that you do. It appears to me God had a plan for you and you are following that plan and helping our world become a better place. God Bless You Janet