Friendship
Barry W Smith 1963 (Laon)
February 24Let me tell you a story of a life I lived, where mercy found me and gave me a gift
I was on a rough journey with no hope in sight, my life had no meaning only darkness, no light
Then one cold December with nowhere to go, I found myself walking when the weather turn to snow
As if luck were my friend, a sound called me in, to a meeting taking place amongst some friends
The warmth that I felt was from more than the stove, for the words that I heard brought a peace I hadn't known
Their talk was of one, that gave up his life, for the love of the lost, he paid this great price
These word were like food to a starving soul. I fell on my knees... this man... I must know
Those praying that day as I enter the church, gave all of their time so, I'd know his word
Then after hearing their story of an amazing grace, I lay down my life and joined His race
Though this is only a story I put to the pen, I wonder how many down and out, a friendship might win
About this poem
This poem allows me to put the most important things in life in perspective. My walk with our God and our need in life for each other.
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Submitted by baways on February 08, 2024
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Stanzas | 10 |
Stanza Lengths | 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 |
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