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The Hand Outstretched

PatAngel
Member

since 2004-04-05

Posts 451
California

0 posted 2004-07-05 11:35 PM

The Hand Outstretched

Was it only yesterday
the dream felt so real?
People falling into the abyss
with nothing to grasp at.
Loud cries of anguish
penetrated the silent darkness,
while an outstretched hand
gently held me close to His heart.

A calm so complete as to render me speechless,
His eyes were ablaze with captivating love.
"Fear not, my child, you have mountains to climb,
steep though they may be, your courage will not fail.
By your side I will walk with you,
keeping you safe,
for the road you will travel
will be difficult to endure."

Though many years passed
and the storms have been fierce,
yet I remember the dream
of the outstretched hand.
Never once did I falter for my faith held fast,
Knowing who stood beside me
and guided me along.

'When you find a dream within your heart, don't ever let it go.
For dreams are the tiny seeds from which tomorrow grows.'

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

1 posted 2004-07-05 11:51 PM

A wonderful dream. Well done. Joyce

PatAngel
Member

since 2004-04-05

Posts 451
California

2 posted 2004-07-06 12:01 PM

This was a very real dream I had when I was around 21 years old. During the dream, I witnessed people falling into an abyss, but a hand outstretched, held onto mine so I wouldn't fall in with the others. At that moment, I realized it was a blessing from God. And the very next day I went to a nearby church after being away for many years. I have never forgotten it, as it changed my life forever.

Patricia

'When you find a dream within your heart, don't ever let it go.
For dreams are the tiny seeds from which tomorrow grows.'

midnightblues
Senior Member

since 2000-07-01

Posts 1597
Singapore

3 posted 2004-07-06 12:59 PM

Dear Pat,

thank you for sharing this miraculous form of faith in your lovely poem. it is very inspiring

Love
MiCheLLe

If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

4 posted 2004-07-06 02:37 AM

very uplifting piece!

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