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Failing once again
Life’s troubles bomb away
Whom shall I turn to?
Failing once again
Darkness moves ever closer
Where is the light?
Failing once again
Shame swallows me up
How can my spirit be restored?
Failing once again
Life’s torments engulf me
Why . . . why?
Failing once again
Loneliness surrounds my heart
What recourse do I have?
Failing once again
Life’s hour glass, now nearly empty
When will I be free?
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Failing once again . . .
Turning to my Heavenly Father
Never thinking of me as a bother
From a Cross, Salvation’s light sheds hope
Pulled up from the Pit by a Holy rope
Kneeling before the Savior, sins and all
Humbling following Him will be my call
Through a broken body and shed blood
By Grace alone, escaping life’s flash flood
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The structure of this poem features dual parts. In the beginning verses, the reader is taken to a much darker place. Using themes of sorrow, darkness, and hopelessness presents a challenge to both the reader and the writer. In answering the questions found in the poem, the ending verses are structured around common Christian themes of hope, joy, light, and rebirth.
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Wonderful writing! The duality of faith nicely examined. Thank you!
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Thank you Suzette. I always appreciate your honest insight. God’s peace!
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My pleasure.😊
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This one really spoke to me. What a wonderful poem! You have captured so well how I feel. Thanks for sharing!
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Susan, I am pleased you found something to latch on to with this poem. It was structured a bit different with combining free verse with rhyming verses.
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Beautiful.
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Thank you Bonnie for reading and sharing a thought. This poem was structured with both free style and rhyming verses.
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You are welcome.
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I like how you mapped out the structure of this one; beautiful!
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I love the structure- and the hope. My theme for today as well!
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I am thankful for that holy rope that pulls us up out of any kind of pit we may find ourselves in Richard! I love this poem and love the explanation at the end!
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Renee, I appreciate you reading and sharing these words. It was a different type of poetic structure, but the message is clear. I have reached for that holy rope myself. Thanks be to God!
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I liked the structure. It’s good to do different to change things up at times. Beautiful message! And yes, all thanks to Him! 🙂
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Renee, I appreciate you reading and sharing. My growth and confidence with my writing allows me to take on different challenges. May your week be filled with God’s presence.
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