I found Jesus on the radio

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jellybeans
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since 2000-10-13

Posts 2298

0 posted 2003-03-03 02:06 PM

I found Jesus on the radio

did she do it, did she
do it, did she do it
like me?
did
she
do
it
do
it
do
it
like
me
?

try as I might
the radio drowns out nothing
done me wrong songs only add
insult to injury
in this darkest of times
what care I
that this pain is not
terminal?
within night’s inky stain
I cannot alone abide
one station after
another I flip -
endure this night
somehow I must...the static
mocks and rips
at my ears...
did she
did she
do it
like me?
did you think
of me
when the taste of her
quenched
your enflame
and...no
please don’t tell me
no more words
to fuel my fire
the battle rages
already
beyond control
did she do it
like
me?
did she
do
it
did she
did
she

...what is this?
a new station on the FM dial?
Jesus?
Jesus on the radio?

make it through
they say
by holding a hand
imagined?

Faith
in something I cannot see
in something
I do not
understand?

they sing of a Savior
of Hope eternal
of pain transferred and someone
to help me bear this burden
someone who loves
me
without reason
they sing
to Jesus
and the words
drop softly down
my cheeks
did
she
do
it
do
it
do
it
like
me?

tears cleanse and purify
tears turn into
healing rain
forgiveness
takes possession
betrayal’s grip
is loosed
I can stand no more
to my knees I fall
Jesus hears my cry
He takes hold of my hand
He bids me sing

I fine tune a clear connection
to Him
alone I sing my pain and
the darkness oppressing
I sing of my need for
a life
unbroken

thankfulness rises
I breathe deep and cry out
his Love
his Grace his Mercy abundant
slowly I sing back
my sanity
I sing
the long night gone

with peace serene
my song greets
the light of
morn

[This message has been edited by jellybeans (03-04-2003 01:57 PM).]

Cpat Hair

Member Patricius

since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

1 posted 2003-03-03 02:12 PM

ouch... big ouch...

in your usual fashion..you capture very well the anguish of such times...

powerful write... painful experience being written about

all well done

rkcraig
Member

since 2003-02-27

Posts 202
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

2 posted 2003-03-03 02:13 PM

First of all, great title. This piece is very powerful and has teriffic rhyme scheme. I loved it.

jellybeans
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since 2000-10-13

Posts 2298

3 posted 2003-03-03 02:18 PM

thank you cpat...can take no credit...just words I needed to get out of my head...thank you for seeing beyond seeing...

rcraig....thank you...I do not usually ryhme...actually did not know I did, but if it reads that way to you, then I am pleased

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

4 posted 2003-03-04 11:18 AM

I love this, lady... the questions you really don't want answered just batter your brain... until another refrain offers the peace that seemed merely a myth only a moment ago. *S* This is excellent writing!!

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

5 posted 2003-03-04 11:38 AM

jellybeans...I could hear this so vividly, like a scream, then a hymn. Amazing write!

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

6 posted 2003-03-04 12:01 PM

jellybeans
Your dialogue is as sweet as jellybeans, enjoyed.

regards2you
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since 2002-10-01

Posts 3940
California

7 posted 2003-03-04 01:55 PM

JB,

Simply superb. Capturing the insane, tortured feelings of betrayal and the calm serenity of prayer all in one poem is awesome. What a roller coaster ride of emotions. Such talent!

Heart hugs, Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
"Desiderata"

littlewing
Member Rara Avis

since 2003-03-02

Posts 9655
New York

8 posted 2003-03-04 02:11 PM

jelly - I am there with you - the same thoughts like a nail in my brain - did she do it - Oh my - yeah that hurts - but just keep listening k? I have to (and I dont mean the radio) love the line about the words falling . . . beautiful - from the same point of view and experience - you conveyed this perfectly xxoo

jellybeans
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since 2000-10-13

Posts 2298

9 posted 2003-03-04 03:01 PM

suthern…questions….hmmm….shouldn’t they make the question mark illegal?
lol…guess that is impossible…thank you lady…sigh…sigh…sigh

Martie….you read it just the way it came into existence, thank you

thank you Seymour…you never fail to compliment me

Pat, thank you lady….wish it was talent, it is no more than my insanity winding down the page

littlewing, I knew this would not be for everyone, but if you are there, or have been there…it speaks to the pain…am sorry you have pain for it to speak to, appreciate your comments

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