Feeling a little out of sorts last week, I wrote this poem to myself.
(I think it worked!)
©2016 Susan Noyes Anderson
When wells of love in me run dry,
and I no longer see
the cup of living water
kindness offers up to me;
When anger veils my tender view,
and shadows dim my soul;
When I feel cheated of my due,
and giving takes its toll;
When those around me seem to merit
naught but martyred sighs,
the answer is to look upon them
with our Savior's eyes.
My vision, through a darkened glass,
is blurred by shades of pride.
His charity, if I but ask,
will light me up inside.
Compassion is a gift of grace,
born in humility.
May I seek Christ in every face
and find His love in me.
for more warm hearts, click below
11 comments:
May I, as well!
That is a quite nice poem.
This is a wonderful prayer poem to post, Sue. So true, so warming for a heart cooling. Or like a cup warmer for every warm hearted reader.
Thank you,
..
Really nice Sue. Hope you are feeling better.
I hope you are feeling well now, Sue. You latest poem is written to comfort and bolster. The first and last stanzas speak to me particularly. You have such a gift and many times I have been grateful for your generosity in sharing it.
Very nicely written. You have a special gift.
"May I seek Christ in every face" ....wouldn't that solve all the world's problems!
I hope you are doing better now Sue :)
Lovely. I do hope you are feeling more yourself again.
Hope it's a bit better for you now. Your poem says how I've felt on many occasions and my Sister is going through some family difficulties now and I think she would enjoy this poem too. You know how to put feelings into words that touch many...take care Sue.
This is lovely and I'm glad it worked... sometimes we need to write those poems of warmth to oneself.
I think this will be one of my favorites because I can relate to exactually having the same feelings. You captured my thoughts on this one. We all have those moments but you seem to be able to describe it perfectly. It always comes down to looking outside ourselves.
Love and hugs for you dear friend!
Post a Comment