The End of the Road Is Just a Bend

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Jer
Member

since 1999-12-02

Posts 443
USA

0 posted 1999-12-09 10:55 PM

When we feel we have nothing left to give
And we are sure that the "song has ended"
When our day seems over and the shadows fall
And the darkness of night has descended,
Where can we go to find the strength
To willfully keep on trying,
Where can we find the hand that will dry
The tears that the heart is crying
There's but one place to go and that is to God
And, dropping all pretense and pride,
We can pour out our problems without restraint
And gain strength with Him at our side.
And together we stand at life's crossroads
And view what we think is the end,
But God has a much bigger vision
And He tells us it's only a bend.
For the road goes on and is smoother,
And the "pause in the song" is a "rest,"
And the part that's unsung and unfinished
Is the sweetest and richest and best.
So rest and relax and grow stronger,
Let go and let God share your load,
Your work is not finished or ended,
You've just come to "a bend in the road."

WhtDove
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

1 posted 1999-12-09 11:25 PM

Jer, your work is just awesome! You have strong messages and great writing! I haven't read a thing that I haven't liked thus far.
This was very touching.
You know, someone once said to me, be glad God doesn't show you what lies ahead. For if we knew what troubles we would have to endure, I don't think we'd ever find the strength to do them. Thank God, he only shows us some, and gives us a little at a time, guiding us around the bend.

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Jesus is the reason for the season

Thaddeus
Member

since 1999-11-16

Posts 78
MA

2 posted 1999-12-09 11:45 PM

Jer, I like the best of all the other great stuff you have posted - very strong, effective and potent message. Thanks.

Michael

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

3 posted 1999-12-10 04:18 AM

Beautiful work, Jer. Strong message. I'm am truly glad you've found this forum to share your work.

Michael

Echo Rhayne
Senior Member

since 1999-09-17

Posts 1495
Canyon Country, CA

4 posted 1999-12-10 05:43 AM

I cant think of anything to say that hasnt already been said, so I will 'echo' the above statements! Great job!

~*~ Hell is not a place of fire and a devil with a tail and horns. But a place of torment because the light of God is gone. To escape this, accept the blood of Jesus Christ! ~*~

Sir Real
Junior Member

since 1999-12-11

Posts 17

5 posted 1999-12-11 08:37 AM

Wonderful thoughts beautifully expressed. I was very touched by this..

sr

Denise

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

6 posted 1999-12-11 02:52 PM

Jer, this is fabulous! Wow!

Denise

Pepper
Member Elite

since 1999-08-19

Posts 3079
Southern Florida

7 posted 1999-12-12 12:51 PM

So beautifully written as is all of your pieces that I've read so far...

A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire!

poetry_kills
Senior Member

since 1999-12-04

Posts 549
new orleans

8 posted 1999-12-12 01:18 AM

this poem reminds me (favorably) of John Donne (one of my favorite poets).. especially in the use of the musical rest in symbolizing death...

**jerome the boy with no brain

Cperazzi
Junior Member

since 1999-12-13

Posts 34
Texas

9 posted 1999-12-13 09:23 AM

Yes, this is a beautiful poem...one written by Helen Steiner Rice.

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