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Falling . . .
Yet Again!
Hiding from a hail of enemy fire on a blood-filled ridge
Losing a fallen comrade during a Korean winter long ago
Falling . . .
Yet Again!
Abandoning a radiant, young bride on a stormy night
Realizing now this decision was such a selfish error
Falling . . .
Yet Again!
Failing to slow down at a dangerous, sharp highway curve
Seeing a limp, lifeless body slumped in the passenger seat
Falling . . .
Yet Again!
Watching as unforgiving cancer strikes down a loved one
Wishing to stand in her corner and take away all of the pain
Falling . . .
Yet Again!
Hitting the streets looking for a chance to work again
Struggling to comprehend life without a worthy job
Falling . . .
Yet Again!
Drinking another “Jack Daniels” very late at night
Feeling despondent week after week with no life
Waking up . . .
Dropping to my knees!
Thumbing through a Bible
Finding Psalm 18
I love you, O Lord, my strength
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer,
my God, my rock in whom I take refuge,
my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
No longer falling!
The Scripture in bold type comes from Psalm 18.
This one is intense! Praise God for His deliverance
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Yes Jason, this poem is more intense than most of my usual fare. I think the intensity prepares the way for a successful and meaningful ending.
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Nice!
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Thank you for this poem!
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Jim, you are most welcome.
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=)
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