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Stand
December 5, 2011
I tried to stand, but could not
So I knelt before Your throne
Breathing in, breathing out
I went to You in prayer
I laid my sorrows at Your feet
You eased my hurt and heartache
Fresh strength you bestowed me
I felt your peace and love
I rose from my knees
And I held my head high
For in You I know
I can fight through another day
With You by my side, I will stand
© Olivia T., Dallas, TX
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This article has 8 comments.
S. said...
on Feb. 16 2012 at 7:45 pm
gosh, i love this, im not sure if my comments on your other pieces of work have been actually POSTING, but i just wanted to tell you you are an amazing poet and artist. I would really like to sing this poem at my church, no joke. i read it and ran to get my guitar- it is now a song, just in cas eyou wanted to know, well... my music, your lyrics :)
beautifulspirit PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 4 2012 at 5:36 pm
This is cool---an empowering poem! Really great! A poem that everyone can relate and read when they're feeling down or not so strong.
readaholic PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 2 2012 at 3:53 pm
Cool. Yeah, I can relate :)
