The Full Faced Rose
Or the Long Winter of My Discontent
this has been such
a rough winter,
for Murphy's Law
has been in full effect
since the dawning day
of the Great Winter Solstice Holiday.
I've been alone and depressed
on Christmas eve
and cold at night ever since.
I've had to empty out
my bank account to pay
this year's energy bills,
and even the last week of January
is going to be an egg sandwich
and veggie soup sort of week
for I have no meat left
in the empty freezer.
Plus not one,
but both computers
are out of order now
so I'm computerless too.
But as a seed
of the Righteous One,
I will never be forsaken
or left to beg bread of strangers.
And all foods provided by You
will be taken with thanksgiving
in my heart.
Oh Lord,
this life that you have given us
is like a full faced rose;
it is beautiful
and fresh everyday.
But a full faced rose
must be handled carefully
because there are thorns
hidden helter-skelter
along the stem.
But by by your grace,
God's people shall prevail
over the sharped tipped
trials of life.
Yes Lord,
God's people shall prevail.
Published by Shirley A Mandel
Shirley A. Mandel is an award winning poet and the author of two books.. In addition to being a writer, Shirley Ann is a Vietnam vintage veteran and served her fellow veterans in the VA medical system as... View profile
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15 Comments
Post a CommentVery beautiful!
Lovely prayer:)
You have given us a touching poem reflecting your true love for Him, Shirley! Hope you get back to comfort soon and I pray for your well being - siva
Hope your year gets better.
Amen - faith isn't faith until it's all we're holding onto. Blessings to you for a better year.
You are always brave and uplifting Shirley I will pray for warmth and better days ahead for you too, an inspiring poem, thanks Shirley!
Amen, we need a break from the shoveling :) cheers
Beautiful Shirley, trust in the Lord, he'll see you through this.
I hope things improve for you soon. I know exactly what you're going through. I'm having it pretty rough myself right now. If it weren't for my mom I don't know how I would make it through the winter months. She's been a big help for me and I hope one day I can repay her for all her help.
That is beautiful. Whom can we cry out to but the Lord. Remember, winter is just a season. This too shal pass.