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Thursday, September 9, 2021

You Get Discouraged

It's been a rough week, and not to admit to being sometimes discouraged is to give that discouragement a hidden power.
 
There's so much I still want to do,
to hear and feel and see,
but now the worst is coming true,
and there's no escape for me.
There's too much puke and too much. pain,
and I see what now betides;
growths in limbs and lungs and brain,
and my left foot only slides.
Somewhere there was a place for me,
a future and bright shining hope
but faded now's the victory
and above me swings the rope,
noose fashioned by the devil's hand
through years I did not understand.

Now, dear fortunate (?) reader, you get a SECOND sonnet, based upon Five Minute Friday's word prompt for the week, 'rescue'.

It seems to me the movie biz,
if it wants profits big and bold,
should recognize that rescue is
the greatest story ever told.
Gandhi saved a nation;
Maria saved the Captain's heart
from lonely self-immolation
(and tipped the Nazis' apple cart!).
Luke saved that far-off Galaxy
even as Darth Vader's son,
and it really seems to me
John Wayne saved almost everyone.
Wide-eyed surprise this shouldn't bring
for we're rescued by a murdered King.

The 'rescue' poem took ten minutes to write, but since I'm waiting on a phone with Mongo-sized fingers at 3AM, I hope you'll give me a pass on the 'five minute' bit. Also, the phone's fond of quietly changing my words when I'm not looking. Glories of the Modern Age, yeah?

In the absence of music (Blogger won't let me link a video on my phone), here are a couple of things pictures of Sylvia, my blog's public face, on an ice-cream run.



 


30 comments:

  1. I am visiting once again from FMF. I am so sorry to hear of your health and will lift you up in my prayers. May God rescue you and your spirit and may your week ahead be more encouraging than this past one. Blessings!

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    1. Lauren, thanks so much for this. God is indeed the Great Rescuer; physically it's worse, but He's set my heart at peace.

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  2. Praying for our Rescuer to bring you relief and some better days ahead. You take all the time you need Andrew, I cannot imagine typing a post all out on my phone. Your determination in so many areas is inspiring!

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    1. Joanne, your prayers and words mean so much to me this morning... thank you!

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  3. Enjoy your ice cream, Sylvia! Caramel with sea salt?

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  4. Thank you for sharing. Prayers for your health and heart. Loved the pictures!

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    1. Joyfull, thank you for the prayers, and I am so glad you like the pictures!

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  5. "...rescued by a murdered king." Such a fabulous line! Thank you for still sharing your work during such difficulty, Andrew.

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  6. Love the poems. We are most certainly rescued by a murdered king. God bless you and Barb. Praying for you both. Your dog is gorgeous and soooooo cute Loretta

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    1. Loretta, thank you so very much for your prayers and kind words...and so glad you like Sylvia!

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  7. "...rescued by a murdered King" is the best line I've read all day. Lots to ponder (and celebrate) there. Bless you, Andrew--and Barb. Our King continues to use you here until that glorious day when you receive your crown.

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    1. Susan, thank you for this lovely affirmation...and I suspect my crown will be a genuine Cubs ballcap.

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  8. Your soul has been rescued but we need your body rescued next. MERCY

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    1. Susan, a rescue of the body would be good right now. It's been a rough week.

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    1. Leon, thank you so much for your kind words, and for being here.

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  10. Thanks for sharing even when it's hard. I continue to pray for peace and comfort for you, Andrew.

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    1. Duane, I won't deny that the writing is hard, but it's a calling, maybe even a kind of ministry.

      Thank you, so very much, for your prayers.

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  11. There's still a place for you, dear Andrew. One more beautiful and wondrous than you could ever hope for or imagine. A place where there's no more sorrow, no more pain, and you get to wear a victor's crown and hear the words, "Well done, my son."

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    1. Oh, Grams, your loving words have brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much!

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  12. Of course I had to check in! Bless you... so much is going on in your body, but your soul is intact. You're always revealing something new.
    You continue to bless us, keep writing! ❤

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    1. Karen, it's SO GOOD to see you here, to hear your voice.

      I won't quit.

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  13. ice cream runs are very important! :)

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  14. Amen Andrew, your words always make me pause, reflect, and ponder. Continued prayers for you and Barb. Blessings.
    ~Selah~
    FMF#13

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    1. Paula, thank you so much for your encouragement, your prayers, and for stopping by.

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  15. I join the chorus of those impacted deeply by your line "rescued by a murdered King." It was the crown of truth placed on top of the sermon I heard yesterday. Truly, "rescue is the greatest story ever told." I'm pausing now to pray for you and Barb.

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    1. BarefootLilyLady (LOVE that handle!), I'm just so honoured by your words, and we are blessed by your prayers.

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