Monday, May 9, 2011

THE BITTER WIND

Bits and pieces, broken memories
are all that's left of my hopes and dreams.
Faded images, what used to be
through eyes of sorrow, I refused to see.
The bitter wind that brought misery is now a long awaited friend;
For in my suffering, reaching for God's hand I face the glory of the risen sun to see the morning dawn, warming my heart in places that were colder than I wanted to believe.
.EF Clark
.efclark.com
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13 comments:

  1. FrikoMay 9, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Profound thoughts.
    I hope you will find shelter from the bitter wind.

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  2. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallMay 9, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    lovely.
    A++

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  3. Arian TejanoMay 9, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    I can hear the real saintly voice in this piece. visionary :)

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  4. AnonymousMay 9, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    This is my favorite line: The bitter wind that brought misery is now a long awaited friend...brilliant!

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  5. Brian MillerMay 9, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    mmm....warming my heart in places colder than....love that close...nicely played...

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  6. Tess KincaidMay 10, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    I especially like "warming my heart in places that were colder than I wanted to believe". Melancholy loveliness.

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  7. AnonymousMay 10, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    I agree with the above comment even the choosen lines. Melancholy and beautiful. Wonderful job

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  8. MartinMay 10, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    I envy those who have true faith, to shelter them from the bitter wind.

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  9. hyperCRYPTICalMay 11, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    I have no faith as such - but find this beautiful.

    Anna :o]

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  10. AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Poignant ~~

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  11. TrellissimoMay 12, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    So far, this is the most sensible Magpie I've read this week... thoughtful!

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  12. Steve IsaakMay 18, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Solid, focused piece.

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  13. AnnabananaMay 20, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Hard words to hear sometimes, but so true. God ultimately brings warmth from the cold bitter trials that life brings our way. This is a great reminder that He is indeed with us in the midst of all our trials. Thank you.

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