The last post showcased the first poem Brendan wrote for me. In honor of National Poetry Month, I share a poem I wrote for Brendan:
New Wine
His world is grey and rain pours down
His breath is gone, in pain he drowns
No sense, no comprehension found
Where did she go, and why, why now?
Hearts scream at God’s untimely plan
Death in spring, no place to stand
When life bursts forth with beauty grand
We say goodbye with empty hands
Young hearts and old will carry on
In numbness, grief, all hope, but gone
This tragic loss, paused life not done
These soldiers drag their bodies home
Memories flood the halls and rooms
Kids tucked in and bright full moons
Tears and laughter mingle soon
Dirge and melody played in tune
Then comes the time to say farewell
To hold the past, but lose the hell
Hearts cry less, and memories swell
No longer on the loss they dwell
Into his world a light has dawned
An unexpected gift from God
With ray of hope and life, a bond
Is formed in hearts and souls abroad
It makes no sense, and yet it brings
New life and once again, they sing
Where burdened hearts despaired, the King
Brought love and life, not former things
But now the challenge comes at last
To say goodbye, put down the past
Embrace new life and hold it fast
Trust Him who leads in all that’s passed
Old skins will never new wine hold
Without they burst with sorrow old
And lose the love and joy foretold
To forge ahead; be brave, be bold
What lies behind, now lies ahead
But with another heart instead
And greater joy surpasses dead
When love’s embraced, and past lives shed
Oh Laura what a beautiful poem. You have such talent and I just love how the Lord speaks through you. Thank you again for sharing your heart.
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Thank you so much Laura! Your encouragement means a lot to me 🙂
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You have written very beautiful poem Laura! i would like to appreciate you for this poem. keeping more!
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Thank you. Poetry happens now and then. It amazes me when the words materialize out of my heart. Thanks for your encouragement.
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