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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: Bitter and Sweet (05/28/09)
Bitter and Sweet May 2009

Bitter Sweet Memories

I walk with You Sweet Lord Jesus,
My hand is in Your hand;
I do not know where You will lead me,
Beside You I will always stand.

I will always try and do your will,
Even when I do not understand,
Bitter feelings I will try and hide
As I follow Your commands.

You always have a purpose
For the things You have me to do,
Though I am confused and lonely
To You Lord, I will forever remain true.

I will always fight for all of those
Who cannot take a stand,
But for me, I somehow must turn my cheek,
While You hold my broken heart gently in Your hand.

In You Sweet Lord Jesus I seek my refuge,
The bitter feelings I will someday put aside,
Knowing I am doing Your will,
Knowing that You will provide.

Someday we will know why some things happen,
Leaving us alone with bitter sweet memories,
For in the end there is nothing that matters,
Except for You dying for us on that tree.
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Sara Harricharan
06/04/09
Nice, though a tad forced in ryhme in a few places, like the last line, as if there's an extra syllable or so in there. But this was good-thank you for sharing!

Just a tip-once you type the title in the submission area, you can skip it in the body of the story, so save on your word count. ^_^

Good job!
Shirley McClay
06/05/09
It is bittersweet to walk the Christian walk, isn't it. You did a great job sharing that here. I'm no poet so I can't give much help here except that it did seem uneven at times. Looking forward to reading more of your work!
Verna Mull
06/09/09
Could stand some smoothing up in the rhythm but some great thoughts!
Verna Mull
06/09/09
A lot of soul searching questions for us all. Great way of relating it, I thought.
Verna Mull
06/09/09
I didn't care for the thought of hiding the bitter, but other than that, the thoughts were good. Just needs some smoothing up!
diana kay
06/10/09
thank you for this poem
try and think up a title that does not include the theme for the week as this would make it more impactful