What Remained
I tried to do it my way for
So many years and years.
Concerns and problems and much more
Were fueling restless fears.
I thought and prayed and thought and prayed
Why I did not have gains,
But losses and success delayed
Because of what remained.
Decisions that I made had not
Been brought before the Lord.
What little value that I got
Was of my own accord.
So, fears and pride were pushed away
To make room in my heart,
Because I prayed that love would stay;
The love God did impart!
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A lesson learned
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Written on June 20, 2023
Submitted by stevec.24118 on June 20, 2023
Modified by stevec.24118 on June 20, 2023
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | ABAB CXCX DEDE FGFG |
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Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
Characters | 485 |
Words | 104 |
Stanzas | 4 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4 |
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