Dust motes danced the light
in Ms. Carter's third grade glass;
companions to the giggles
when Ms. Carter turned to ask
me if I had anything
for the annual talent show.
I squirmed with horror in my seat,
but no stuck in my throat.
Shy and shocked, I nodded
and slowly found my feet.
Then with hands clenched tight in terror,
I began to sing.
God's love is like a circle,
my voice rang sweet and sure.
Always I will walk with him -
every note was pure.
When my song was finished,
all the girls and boys
stared at me with awe-filled eyes,
and I discovered joy.
For Midweek Motif ~ Joy at Poets United
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- Anybody who has survived his childhood has enough information about life to last him the rest of his days. ---Flannery O'Connor
18 comments:
"God's love is like a circle,
my voice rang sweet and sure.
Always I will walk with him -
every note was pure." ~ Loved these lines. A great read :)
This is absolutely wonderful. How brave!!!!! Love the awed admiration in the children's eyes. Wow!
I LOVE this. Honestly, going up against fear can lead to the best of its opposite! I hope it's true, if not for you, for someone.
Sing it girl. let me hear ya!
Can you still sing, Kelli? And do you? Maybe you can answer in the next poem.
The sense of accomplishment and overcoming fear.. indeed!!
Wow, this is so very, very touching! Yup - joy!
Ah, sing it indeed, my friend!!! And thank you -- I needed this today!! Have a beautiful tomorrow!!
yes you discovered joy
nice write dear
good luck
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Happy New Year. Hope you have a great one.
Overcome, soar, and feel joy. Thanks and have a great 2016.
I love the rhythm in this - the story - makes it feel all the more concrete and assured :)
What an amazing moment. Ms Carter did a good thing that day.
:)
This is such a touching poem :) made me smile.
Wow! A story with a message!
felt that clutch of fear. damn. ~
Oh yes, indeed! Lovely poem!
Amazing!
Loved reading it :)
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