My poems

[quietreflection]

Healing Waters


Come and let the healing waters flow.
Take it to the world so they too will know.
My Son, their Savior and the wounds He bore.
So they could be healed without despair.
Take it to the countries both far and wide.
Trust My Spirit He will be your guide.
Drink of My waters and be set free.
Drink of them and your Savior I will be.


Thankful for the Thorns


I thank you, Lord, for every thorn,
Each heavy burden I have born.
The darkest moments of despair,
And every cross I've had to bear.
I'm glad I've suffered grief and pain,
Those seasons of distress and strain,
That stunned my pride and humbled me,
And turned my stubborn heart to Thee.
And thank You Lord, for every tear,
I've shed for those I hold so dear.
For 'tho I trusted you before,
Each crisis made me love you more.
For as the sorrows came and went,
They left me tired, weak, and spent.
With all my hope and courage gone,
I could not make it on my own.
'Twas then my prayers were most sincere,
With tender hands You soothed my fears,
And as my selfish will was purged,
A stronger, deeper faith emerged.
If I had had a life of ease,
And could have lived the way I pleased,
I might have never known the thrill,
Of living in Thy holy will.
The mountain tops, I must confess,
Were not where I was at my best.
But in the shadow of the vale,
I came to know my Savior well.
But for the valleys I've been through.
I may not love you as I do.
And might have never realized,
That thorns are blessings in disguise.
So, THANK YOU, Lord, on bended knee,
For everything you've given me.
Of life's desires, I've had the best,
Abundant joy and happiness.
Both light and shadows filled my days.
And looking back, I have to say,
The roses bloomed .............
They died ............. I mourned.

And today, I THANK YOU ...... For the thorns.

wow! how beautiful!

[nashdude]

Very nice, very nice...

*applause*

[JM]

hey that was really good.. keep it up

Beautifully written, thank you for sharing.

[John Jude Farragut]

Truly amazing.

[Pete J]

Hey! Very good! You've got a real talent there my friend

[Frederick]

Originally Posted by quietreflection

Healing Waters


Come and let the healing waters flow.
Take it to the world so they too will know.
My Son, their Savior and the wounds He bore.
So they could be healed without despair.
Take it to the countries both far and wide.
Trust My Spirit He will be your guide.
Drink of My waters and be set free.
Drink of them and your Savior I will be.


Thankful for the Thorns


I thank you, Lord, for every thorn,
Each heavy burden I have born.
The darkest moments of despair,
And every cross I've had to bear.
I'm glad I've suffered grief and pain,
Those seasons of distress and strain,
That stunned my pride and humbled me,
And turned my stubborn heart to Thee.
And thank You Lord, for every tear,
I've shed for those I hold so dear.
For 'tho I trusted you before,
Each crisis made me love you more.
For as the sorrows came and went,
They left me tired, weak, and spent.
With all my hope and courage gone,
I could not make it on my own.
'Twas then my prayers were most sincere,
With tender hands You soothed my fears,
And as my selfish will was purged,
A stronger, deeper faith emerged.
If I had had a life of ease,
And could have lived the way I pleased,
I might have never known the thrill,
Of living in Thy holy will.
The mountain tops, I must confess,
Were not where I was at my best.
But in the shadow of the vale,
I came to know my Savior well.
But for the valleys I've been through.
I may not love you as I do.
And might have never realized,
That thorns are blessings in disguise.
So, THANK YOU, Lord, on bended knee,
For everything you've given me.
Of life's desires, I've had the best,
Abundant joy and happiness.
Both light and shadows filled my days.
And looking back, I have to say,
The roses bloomed .............
They died ............. I mourned.

And today, I THANK YOU ...... For the thorns.

I've never been one for poetry, but that last poem has made me very, very quiet. I'd go as far as to say it's the most profound poem I've read. It puts my efforts to shame. VERY professionally written.