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Troubles I'm Not Alone

October 21, 2007 08:20 AM EDT

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The vexing problem that stressed me
And brought sorrow into my soul
Has no hope of a tomorrow
As it lies buried in cold stone

If one problem was my fortune
I'd sing glad tunes both night and day
But life affords not this kindness
Within my sun are specks of gray

So I trudge paths on this mountain
And when I can I stand a stone
And let the weight of a trouble
Be no more to my weary bone

Luck is not a dear companion
It seems to hide when I arrive
But steady course make me hopeful
That I'll not stumble in my climb

Do doves speak to those forsaken
Who seek for peace but feel alone
As the thorns of life dig deeper
Will penance made somehow atone

So worry not of tomorrow
For it has claim to aches and pain
Cast out the demons that bind you
And bury each while on your way

I walk through valleys of shadow
And every step has a great weight
Yet grace of God gives me firm hope
That troubles will end one fine day

God heard my heart of misery
And took the troubles from my hand
And said move on there's more to do
And felt His love in this command

There will be troubles on my road
And some will tear and hurt my soul
But I know God will be my friend
And guide me through each path I wend

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Comments: 37

Dee - Nature Babe! Oct 21, 2007, 9:24am EDT

I like this so very much. Thank you!

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Chick J. Oct 21, 2007, 9:26am EDT

Its ok.

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elizabeth e. Oct 21, 2007, 9:32am EDT

"Move on, William....go to my latest article Morning has Broken" that will cheer you up. Little boulders in the way...just give them a good kick and send them on their way!!!!

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Donna Hammett-Tooker Oct 21, 2007, 9:39am EDT

Tomorrow affords another opportunity to see the world again and perhaps the gray grows less cloudy with time. Each new ray of sunshine eeking through makes a brighter perspective in which to view.

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Heather W. Oct 21, 2007, 9:45am EDT

I like this. It gives one hope.

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t b. Oct 21, 2007, 11:23am EDT

Sigh, I have so many sad questions for you.

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Otelia S. Oct 21, 2007, 11:31am EDT

When one door closes, Another one opens!
Good Poem

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Donald M. Oct 21, 2007, 11:39am EDT

God heard my heart of misery and took the troubles from my hand.
He will hear us if we cry out to him, and turn it all over to him.

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lynn a. Oct 21, 2007, 12:36pm EDT

This poem is particularly meaningful for me. First it admits we have troubles and aches and pains, not trying to hide them, or deny them, then it offers hope of relief. I can't really ever get anywhere until first I admit the problem or the source of the pain and sort of find my way through it or deal with it in some way, if only first just to say it out loud. For me, this is a very good poem. And like I said before, all I can ever speak to is how a poem makes me feel. This one makes me feel capable and hopeful.

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necee t. Oct 21, 2007, 1:44pm EDT

very moving... so true...
God bless all...

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Elsie Duggan Oct 21, 2007, 2:31pm EDT

No you are not alone William, this is a wonderful poem of feelings felt at one time or another by everyone, but you have put a hand out of hope here, and it is a necessary hand to hang on to, as when you have that, you have everything. Faith is another thing you have included, which is equally as important as hope. Then of course we have charity , which you have shown to us in this poem by giving us the inspiration to hope. I think you have covered all the bases here in the lovely poem. Very well done William, God Bless you, and make your soul lighter.

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Sheila Deeth Oct 21, 2007, 3:14pm EDT

Lovely poem William. And Elsie, what a beautiful comment! I've nothing to add to either.

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Angela P. Oct 21, 2007, 5:20pm EDT

Great poem, William.

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Fred Hose Oct 21, 2007, 6:22pm EDT

I sense an undercurrent of great hope and confidence in God.

I'm taken by your poetry. It's the kind where you understand what you're reading.
That's very courteous of you. We don't need to grab for lexicons and Wikipedia.
But that does not mean that your poems are not good. They are yessir.

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Alainia~ Tha one n only~ a. Oct 21, 2007, 7:06pm EDT

You give hope to me as I am so troubled right now!

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Donald M. Oct 21, 2007, 8:31pm EDT

I hope you are not alone, while you are feeling so bad. We all hope your family is giving you care and attention. Of course all of us are your family too. Just a different kind. But our concern is genuine.

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Marge H. Oct 21, 2007, 9:01pm EDT

So beautiful William. I guess all any of us can do is trust that God will not leave us to handle our troubles alone.

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J. P. Oct 21, 2007, 10:34pm EDT

Very well done William! God promises never to leave us alone.

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Elsie Duggan Oct 22, 2007, 3:26am EDT

Thank you for your lovely comment on my PPOW William , you know how I appreciate that, I should be in bed, lol. you are roaming around here I see.

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Priscilla (wishing I was in Costa Rica) ~. Oct 22, 2007, 8:14am EDT

Well done! God is always with you, hard times & good times.

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Minakshi w. Oct 22, 2007, 9:29am EDT

William, the moment you shared this poem with us, you ceased to be alone in your sad moments...your faith will make the climb up that steep rise easy. You have the strength to filter what you need to ..to sift the grain from the chaff..and that in itself is such a blessing!
All that said, I find this poem both a deep expression of pain and yet it sends out a ray of hope for all of us.

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Mary (diet dr pepper junkie) T. Oct 22, 2007, 2:14pm EDT

Loved it, William. My favorite stanza:

"Luck is not a dear companion
It seems to hide when I arrive
But steady course make me hopeful
That I'll not stumble in my climb"

I've been on this road too.

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Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Oct 22, 2007, 3:11pm EDT

I salute you...:)

Awesome..

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Wilma M. Oct 22, 2007, 3:51pm EDT

A beautiful expression of how God is always there to help us, even sometimes when we forget.

Elsie's comment was as lovely as your poem.

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William Dotani Oct 22, 2007, 4:06pm EDT

Roam roam I like to roam
Picking dandelions when I'm in Rome
Putting them in a brown paper bag
For recyclers to dispose of
As they roam roam roam roam roam

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Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Oct 22, 2007, 4:39pm EDT

wow....:)

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wiaka's just ... curious Oct 22, 2007, 6:18pm EDT

William you have given light to those that are struggling. Jesus never promised we wouldn't have and difficulties; but he did promise that he would always be with us. That in itself makes everything easier for me. Thank for another beautiful poem from your heart.

Blessings

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Pepsie J. Oct 22, 2007, 9:55pm EDT

I seek peace yet always feel alone. Thank you William for your wisdom.

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Alison H. Oct 24, 2007, 12:25pm EDT

Each day an adventure.......

Good poem.

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Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Oct 24, 2007, 12:27pm EDT

Have a nice day...thanks for your sweet comments on my son's pic..

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Donald M. Oct 24, 2007, 2:38pm EDT

Thank you for being there for me. I appreciate it.

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Svetlana Goryacheva Oct 25, 2007, 6:19am EDT

Great! Just great! ;-)

Blessings and best wishes - S.

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Bundy P Oct 25, 2007, 6:38pm EDT

I identify with Luck not being a companion...

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Donald M. Nov 11, 2007, 11:44am EST

William you are just going to have to quit trying to be so macho, give up and go to a doctor, chiopractor or something. Between the leg cramps and everything else. You need to take care of youself.

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Donald M. Nov 11, 2007, 11:47am EST

If it were your lovely wife or children, you would insist they take care of their health. Please love them enough to take care of you too. Between the what sounds like walking pneumonia and leg problems.

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Donald M. Nov 11, 2007, 11:49am EST

Have a blessed day and God Bless you my friend. I am going to watch my second sermon today. I really need to hear them. Love to your and your family on this beautiful sunshine filled day.

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Samantha G. Nov 24, 2008, 11:24am EST

You are a true poet. Makes me feel like I have no place broadcasting my pieces -- mine are heart felt and true, but yours is that and so much more. Thank you it is as uplifting as it is lamenting.

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