In Times of Trouble
after psalm 27
You,
Lord are
my light and
my salvation.
You came to my aid
through the voice of a friend
suggesting we write a prayer-
poem each morning. I was
empty
and hurting, full of guilt
and self-doubt.
You held my heart and dressed
my wounds. Praise God.
Mary Jo Balistreri has two
books of poetry published by Bellowing Ark Press and a chapbook by Tiger's Eye
Press. She has more recently been enjoying learning and writing haiku type
poems. She finds it helps her see differently and experience life in a new way.
For more information, please visit her at maryjobalistreripoet.com
beautiful
ReplyDeleteThank you, Maureen.
ReplyDeleteJust absolutely lovely!
ReplyDeleteWonderful and inspiring piece, Mary Jo. What a delightful and inspiring poet you are. Thank you for sharing and continued blessings!
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Love your poem Mary Jo. The Lord is my light & salvation also. Praise His name. God bless you!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much--all of you. Your comments of affirmation are
ReplyDeletesuch a blessing.
voice of a friend
ReplyDeletesuggesting we write a prayer-
poem each morning
nicely done ,keep writing ,love and light angelee
Thank you, angelee.
DeleteJo,
ReplyDeleteLove the entire piece--wonderful devotional door -- with you all the way in poems based on the Psalter. Feel close to you, feel close to God.
Thank you, Michael. I feel the same.
ReplyDeleteLove your poem about how prayer can change us with ways we cannot imagine.
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