12

by fjamesj9701DunkinDonuts, Florida, USA

Mar 2014 1,094 Views 34 comments

12

Author: Atom Ant

My pain is self chosen, but at least it all makes perfect sense
Some days my heart feels broken, but my love will never bend
In trivial pursuit of understanding what I'm doing here
Consequently dug the hole so deep I buried all my hopes with fear
Nearly every road I traveled is the remnant smell of a burning bridge
As the choking smoke began to strangle the beating flesh within my ribs
But I never claimed to be a saint nor holier than thou
I'm a man with many wrinkles that I'm not sure will ever iron out
But who I was or where I've been doesn't mean a thing today
I threw away that heavy armor and in naked flesh I will be brave
So that I may be honest with myself and others can see the truth
There I've found the courage to admit my wrongs to you
A deflating soul that learned sacrifice guided by a hardened will
Who have compassed my destruction will feel the cold edge of my steel
Then when our sun as old as time arises for us all to see another day
I'll choose to seize that moment until it forever shines down on my grave

~JJF ~

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Posted: Mar 2014

About this poem:

Hebrews 12

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Comments (34)

Spartacus2012Biloxi, Mississippi USAMar 18, 2014

Good self-reflecting my friend.
Regards,
Ken

niah9Auckland, New ZealandMar 18, 2014

good to see you back Jessie, writing with passion as always....Kathy

darkhorse555donegal, Donegal IrelandMar 18, 2014

extremely beautifully penned jesse dear friend excellent piece

Angel04gympie, Queensland AustraliaMar 19, 2014

Jessie this is fantastic, amazing strong words of wizdom, plenty to be learnt here,
i enjoyed this very much

Angie

fjamesj9701OPDunkinDonuts, Florida USAMar 19, 2014

Thank you much Ken for your time and thoughts. AlwaYS good to see you,,,Jesse

fjamesj9701OPDunkinDonuts, Florida USAMar 19, 2014

Thank you Kathy it always has and still is a pleasure, thank you again…Jesse

fjamesj9701OPDunkinDonuts, Florida USAMar 19, 2014

MR LDH , thank you very much my friend

fjamesj9701OPDunkinDonuts, Florida USAMar 19, 2014

Very encouraging Beautiful, thank you very much

fjamesj9701OPDunkinDonuts, Florida USAMar 19, 2014

Always far too kind dear Angie, but thank you I really appreciate your thoughts and time…Jesse

soulgoddessTokyo, Kanto JapanMar 19, 2014

Facing the truth is often hard to do. I admire the intention behind this profound poetry.

FellsmanLake District, Cumbria, England UKMar 19, 2014

Hi Jesse

I was always a fan of your poetry, sensing your words were from deep, deep inside you: This poem confirms I was right to hold that high opinion.

This poem just blew me away - but I know you are just a (relatively) young guy. I sincerely hope you live to witness many more sunrises.

Cheers buddy

Bill

Nuwahri61mackay, Queensland AustraliaMar 19, 2014

Hi Jesse ........Really enjoyed the depth and honesty of this well structured write........good upon you mate .....Regards Nu

Odette67Penrith, Cumbria, England UKMar 19, 2014

Then when our sun as old as time arises for us all to see another day
I'll choose to seize that moment until it forever shines down on my grave

A humble comment from me, could never do this most excellent of poems justice - as ever jesse, you never fail to please with your fantastic poems.

fjamesj9701OPDunkinDonuts, Florida USAMar 19, 2014

Thank you kindly SG, honesty is what one can ask for so in return shouldn't we give the same…Jesse

fjamesj9701OPDunkinDonuts, Florida USAMar 19, 2014

Mr Fellsman, a fan of my poetry? Cmon now that statement could just level me coming from the guru himself, but thank you and I appreciate your opinions always and yes you were right to think they do come from the darkest abyss inside Always a pleasure my friend…Jesse

fjamesj9701OPDunkinDonuts, Florida USAMar 19, 2014

Thank you Nu for your time and thoughts. Its always a pleasure when you or the Mrs. stop by, thank you agin and hope all is well…Jesse

fjamesj9701OPDunkinDonuts, Florida USAMar 19, 2014

Thank you my always encouraging and inspiring C, thank you for stopping by your comments are great…Jesse

orientalkoruGlenella, Queensland AustraliaMar 19, 2014

Hi Jesse...2minutes after you posted this I read and absorbed it line by line. There are many awesome poets here...I won't name names because we all know them...but when I read something like this it grips my soul. The depth is so much that you feel it has come from your soul...and Nu and I talked about it this morning...there is a certain feel that comes when you write from your heart and when you right from your mind...and you my friend write straight from your heart...from your soul...you might be young but have lived a life deeper in experience than many of us older ones. I had to go back and read Hebrew 12...was my plan to comment after that but instead I ended up writing two short poems yesterday...the product and influence of your writing and Marikia's. I think the combination of the two opened a corner of my heart I've tried to keep shut for a long time. Thanks for sharing your brilliance...

If you ever want to write anything about the book of Reveletion... my friend I'm keeping my eyes open for that too...

steve1223adelaide, South Australia AustraliaMar 20, 2014

Another one of a long list of your incredible writes ... I am very impressed

steve1223adelaide, South Australia AustraliaMar 20, 2014

I would be honoured if You would consider being part of the second volume of poets that we are compiling to publish ... if you are interested please contact me

Poetnumber1St James, Port of Spain Trinidad and TobagoMar 20, 2014

Fantastic write Skywalker, just fantastic and the picture is just breath taking my friend. Ps. Don't forget to take out the trash and mow the lawn.

Cheers

: )

fjamesj9701OPDunkinDonuts, Florida USAMar 21, 2014

Thank you so much Oriental, you and Nu are both amazing and appreciated, as far as the poem on Revelation I have written one and removed it, Though maybe it was too apocalyptic lol, thank you again…Jesse

fjamesj9701OPDunkinDonuts, Florida USAMar 21, 2014

Hey Steve thank you, I don't believe Ive ever heard you say that before lol, but Ill take it my friend, Thank you again…Jesse

fjamesj9701OPDunkinDonuts, Florida USAMar 21, 2014

Ive learned from the best Mr MMPNUno1B, thank you my friend…Young Skywalker

Girlygirl196349Fullerton, California USAApr 21, 2014

So beautiful made me cry

fjamesj9701OPDunkinDonuts, Florida USAApr 21, 2014

Thank you very much Miss LGG, I am always pleased to see you and to read your comments are always a delight, thank you again…Jesse

fjamesj9701OPDunkinDonuts, Florida USAApr 21, 2014

Thank you Skyrim_Princess, I am glad that you enjoyed and thank you very much your kind comments…Jesse

BajanshayBridgetown, Saint Michael BarbadosApr 22, 2014

Jesse,
Introspective write! I liked it!

Girlygirl196349Fullerton, California USAApr 22, 2014

Please pass the butter

fjamesj9701OPDunkinDonuts, Florida USAJan 4, 2015

Thank you Bajan, I know it was last year but Im always late. Missing you my friend

Have a blessed New Years

cafetwo2010Harford county, Maryland USAJan 4, 2015

How did I ever miss this one bro? This might be one
of the best poems ever posted here. A most extraordinary
write my friend.
Cafe

fjamesj9701OPDunkinDonuts, Florida USAJan 4, 2015

Thank you Mr JCafe for that very encouraging comment. Im honored that you won would say that my friend. Thank you again and may you enjoy another blessed year …Cheers… Jesse