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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 3 - Advanced)
Topic: Write in the POETRY genre (05/17/07)
My soul cries out
Longing to sing my song
I cry out to God, I’m willing
While I turn the other way
He keeps calling my name

Lost in the storm of life
Trying to do it on my own
I heed another voice within
He keeps calling my name

I read His word
Give lip-service to a prayer
I continue on my own
He keeps calling my name

My soul is longing to answer
I drown out the longing
With longings of my flesh
He keeps calling my name

He has placed a song within me
His song would serve mankind
Leading others to know Him
He keeps calling my name

As a child I sat and preached
To the weeds in a field
Now I strive to drive a shiny car
Live in a house with a view from the hill
He keeps calling my name

My soul has never forgotten the song
He placed within the depths of me
Not for one second, not for one day
He keeps calling my name

I know not why at this point in time
I seek to sing this song within
My soul cries out
He keeps calling my name

With a harmony from above
I sing the song within my soul
I will never cease to praise Him
He keeps calling my name
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Member Comments
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Date
Julie Arduini
05/25/07
I can relate to this. I loved how you used the same last line throughout. Well done.
Verna Cole Mitchell 
05/26/07
My heart was ministered to with your words. The last stanza was my favorite. I'm so glad He keeps calling my name,too1
Seema Bagai 
05/28/07
I like how you used repetition to emphasize your point. This message was what I needed to hear.
Rhonda Clark
05/28/07
Wonderful thoughts. Good job.
Jacquelyn Horne
05/29/07
A calling is without repentance. God will keep calling until we finally answer.
Tiffanie Chezum
05/30/07
Very good. I like the repetition ... drives the point home very well.
David Butler
05/30/07
Reminds me of a psalm of David..
"...For His mercy endureth forever.." Well done.
Donna Powers
05/30/07
Very good. The repetition really works well here. Nicely done. Thanks for sharing it
Joanne Sher 
05/30/07
The repetition is very effective. This definitely spoke to my heart. Wonderful.
dub W
05/30/07
I have to say, this is just plain nice. I liked it.
Patty Wysong
05/30/07
Nice! I love the last stanza!
Loren T. Lowery
05/30/07
Your poem is lovely and the good use of the repetition is like the beating of heart - reminding us that He loves us and will always be calling our names. Great job!
LaNaye Perkins
05/30/07
I love the way you used the repetition to remind us throughout that "He keeps calling our name". This was beautiful!
Pat Guy
05/30/07
Words deep and lovely and one we can relate to ... I really enjoyed this and its message.

One question: Did you intentionally add an extra line to stanza six?

I didn't seem to bobble when I read it but I noticed it visually!

Good job Rita!
Edy T Johnson
05/30/07
He IS always there, isn't He. And, if we are quiet enough, we will hear His sweet voice. Your writing here, Friend, links so well with the entry I just submitted for "adventure." We must get our heads together! Thank you, as well, for your kind comment on my sonnets-entry. I sure do appreciate you!
Bryan Coomes
05/31/07
I really enjoyed this. It flowed well and I definately relate to the message. The repetition reminded me of the chorus of a song. And what a wonderful truth proclaimed in that repetition! Nice job.