From Proverbs 15:15: “All the days of the poor are hard, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.”
Life draining, more exhausted each day
Skies and mind, filling with darkest gray
Feet feeling locked, stuck in deepest mud
Fear turns on its spigot, now a flood
Advice shouts from all comers, all sides
Inner soul overwhelmed, faith divides
Daily walk, no longer stunning bright
Chaos reigns, becoming lasting night
Seasoned man, parked at Main Street’s corner
Life hits pause, who is this foreigner?
His thoughts and words, simple in their task
Holy Spirit reaches, to unmask
Keep it simple, fill your life with love
God’s peace, bringing comfort from above
In an instant, the wise sage departs
Night transforms to day, love fills this heart
From 1 John 5:3-4: “ For the love of God is this, that we obey His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome, for whatever is born of God conquers the world. And this is the victory that conquers the world, our faith.”
Originally published November, 2020.
Big Sky Buckeye 
“ keep it simple, fill your life with love”. – such a wonderful line, Richard!
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Susan, God’s peace be with you. Thank you for sharing how this line witnessed to you.
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Thank you for sharing this inspiring poem and also this Bible verse. It is true, our faith in Christ is everything. John 14:27: Jesus promises to give us His peace…now and for always. (I love the last line of your poem!)
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Blessings Linda. I appreciate your sharing of John 14:27. Your encouraging words add motivation to my writing journey.
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Very nice and thought provoking poem.
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Lisa, thank you for sharing how this poem witnessed to you. God’s peace be with you.
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And with you as well.
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Great poem that reminds me of Romans and God telling us He is the God of hope who brings us joy and peace.
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Amen. Vickie, your reflections add much to this poem’s outreach to others.
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