I am afraid
to ask for faith
I know I will be tested
with doubts.
I am afraid
to ask for hope
I know I will soon be
in despair’s clutch.
I am afraid
to ask for love
I know
thorns will pierce my heart.
No sooner have I thought
my faith is strong
my hope is deep
my love is pure
that trial comes
fiercer than the last
to crush
the smugness in my soul.
I am afraid
am afraid…
so afraid to ask
for that which makes me strong.
Yet, what will I be
if I don’t?
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Wow… what words.. I love it..
Great writing again, Imelda. It’s so true. If we don’t have the courage to take the plunge, we’ll never know. 🙂
Absolutely soul stirring! Thank you!
Oh my goodness, Imelda this is SO GOOD. Would it be okay for me to print a copy for my “keepsakes” file?
Thanks, Starralee. 🙂 I’m flattered you even wanted to print this, so my answer is “Yes, you may.”
Thank you, dear heart!
This is beautiful, Imelda.
Very well written, Imelda. 🙂
A lot of truth in your words…. Diane
Nice poem! It’s so true – we want to avoid pain and despair, but without the adversity, I doubt we’d recognize our blessings as much.
Powerful and stirring…that fear yet knowing you will go forward even as you face it knowing that you have to go through the pain first…
Exceptional thoughts.Jalal