WHEN I WAS YOUNG

In my quietest moments,
My deepest longing to forget,
Yet for all my earnest longing,
Memories haven't faded quite yet,

But with strength of pure will,
I push on forward still,
I keep reaching high above,
Seeking forgiveness and love,

Was a time when I was young,
Before I knew any real truth,
That what I longed so deeply for,
May never, ever take root,

But as Summer turned to Fall,
And the sun's light forshortened,
After long cold Winter days,
Spring arrived with grand importance,

And with the Love of God's Will,
I push on stronger still,
I finally reached high enough above,
To lay hold of my Saviour's ever-lasting Love,

Was a time when I was young,
Before I knew any real truth,
What I'd so deeply longed for,
One Glorious Day would take root,

So reach out to Him,
From deep depths of despair,
God will always be waiting,
With open arms, tender mercies, loving care.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Posted: Jun 2018
About this poem:
On October 7, 2017, my 85yr old father murdered my older brother's wife then killed himself. Its been extremely difficult to find forgiveness for him. But seasons have changed. And it's getting very close to Spring. All happiness is on the verge of full bloom.

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godsprincessonline today!
Was this your wife or a sibling's wife? So sad. So glad you have your faith.

Kathysad flower
BobbyC1348
Hi GodsPrincess. It was my older brother's wife. This wholly unjustifiable, senseless evil committed by our father was done out of anger. The Bible says, "Be ye angry and sin not", "Let not the sun go down upon your wrath." Enough said.
Robert.sad flower
Happychatty1
Good poem BobbyC1348 but so very sorry to hear of the tragic loss and pain you and yours have experienced teddybear
BobbyC1348
Hi HappyChatty1. I truly appreciate your condolences. As sometimes happens after a horrible tragedy, and the struggle one fights to end the pain it caused and move on, I am experiencing an unbelievable surge in creativity. I started getting YouTube video ideas about 6 weeks ago and now have 5 YouTube Channels with 97 videos posted.
Please view some of my work by searching YouTube by entering, JAMES SHERWOOD. This is my newest Channel and my latest "near-zero-cost" productions. My video, A PERFECT PICTURE, is an example of how inspiration, which I believe is coming from the Holy Spirit, happens to me. Enjoy. Take Care.dunno conversing angel
BobbyC1348
In addition, I've posted 10 new poems here, have 7 new songs (with music) near completion, and another 6 in the works. I also have 2 books planned and started a new job as a Peer Support Specialist at the local Veteran's Hospital.
What more?
What next!?confused
Happychatty1
Every cloud no matter how dark ...has a silver lining hey Bobby !
mcradloff
Sounds like you are in a better place with this senseless tragedy, good for you in your new job.cheering
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