by Heather C.
Member since:
May 8, 2007

Just As I Am - a poem inspired by Lisa Frost

July 27, 2008 06:48 AM EDT (Updated: July 27, 2008 08:29 AM EDT)
views: 125 | rating: 10/10 (47 votes) | comments: 65
Only one loves me
Just as I am
He reaches out
And holds my hand

I was born imperfect
I broke many a rule
He still loved me
When I acted the fool

He was the one
Drying my tears
When I was down
All through the years

When I gave up
And lost all hope
He lifted me up
And taught me to cope

He had a plan
I could not see
He never gave up
He believed in me
 
Just as I am
With feet of clay
Going outside with
People looking away

He saw some worth
In my life with mistakes
I gave him my heart
As he died for my sake

With his whole heart
Just as I am
He loves me despite
From him I once ran

I never deserved
The love that he gives
Nor am I due the
Eternal life that I'll live

I never lived up
To anyone's plans
No worldly successes
No adoring fans

But what matters most
Is the love of the lamb
Who died for me
Just as I am.






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Comments: 65

Danielle P. Jul 27, 2008, 7:41am EDT
What an excellent poem!! I love it!!
Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Jul 27, 2008, 8:03am EDT
Great poem, and a great way to start a Sunday morning. Good work, Heather.
''The One & Only BERF" .. Jul 27, 2008, 8:47am EDT
This is really beautiful, Heather!!!

You really should have this published somewhere......

And I mean that sincerely!!
Lisa Frost Jul 27, 2008, 8:47am EDT
This is wonderful Heather! It really is uplifting! Thank you.
Kushal Poddar Jul 27, 2008, 8:48am EDT
excellent just beautiful
lena k. Jul 27, 2008, 8:51am EDT
GREAT
Kathryn E. Jul 27, 2008, 8:55am EDT
very nice, hon.
Excellent poem Heather. Very nice job. WTG...!
Jay M. Jul 27, 2008, 9:14am EDT
Thats a ten!
Robert - just a simple man - B. Jul 27, 2008, 9:18am EDT
Excellent Heather, you should intrude us with your stuff a lot more. This was good. No, this was perfect. And we all love you just as you are.
Janet Somewhere Up On The Mount Jul 27, 2008, 9:20am EDT
Wow Heather that is worth more than a Ten.
Have a great day.
Peter Joseph Swanson Jul 27, 2008, 9:31am EDT
This needs a 10 really bad,
Ruth Luce Jul 27, 2008, 9:43am EDT
Nice work Heather!
Donald M. Jul 27, 2008, 9:44am EDT
This was so uplifting Heather. Of course written with one of our friends in mind.
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Jul 27, 2008, 9:52am EDT
Wonderful as always my friend.

You are beautiful and so special to me! ;)
Alisa Kerwood Jul 27, 2008, 10:01am EDT
wow I loved it
Denise B. Jul 27, 2008, 10:07am EDT
excellent!!
Sujata (funnily 'Suji' ) S. Jul 27, 2008, 10:21am EDT
I like it !!!
Mae w. Jul 27, 2008, 11:01am EDT
GREATTTT stuff Heather. Nicely done.
Leigh M. Jul 27, 2008, 11:06am EDT
reat poem... here's 10
*LORA* M. Jul 27, 2008, 11:38am EDT
another greatone heather
Marty S. Jul 27, 2008, 11:53am EDT
thanks
DIANE D. Jul 27, 2008, 11:54am EDT
wonderful job!
penni d. Jul 27, 2008, 11:58am EDT
Beautiful, heather, as always......your poems of love and inspiration would make a good book! :)
Elsie Duggan Jul 27, 2008, 12:03pm EDT
This is very beautiful Heather, and I am sure every word of it is true,
necee t. Jul 27, 2008, 12:06pm EDT
oh Heather... this is truly beautiful and inspiring... thank you sooo much...
God bless you and yours... love and hugs...
Marilyn M. Jul 27, 2008, 12:19pm EDT
Amen, Heather. Isn't it great how God can use us...even when we're tired?
John Philipp Jul 27, 2008, 12:22pm EDT
Wonderful poem, Heather. Inspiring.

Thanks.
Heather W. Jul 27, 2008, 12:34pm EDT
Lovely poem
Mary McCartt Jul 27, 2008, 12:38pm EDT
You expressed your lovely feelings so well, Heather. Who needs sleep, right? Keep writing girl.
Loretta E. Jul 27, 2008, 12:44pm EDT
Inspiring poem, thanks for sharing.
David V. Jul 27, 2008, 3:33pm EDT
Exelent poem and just what i needed to hear today and many days in the past.
Thank you Heather for sharing your love of God with all of us.
Robert N. Jul 27, 2008, 4:42pm EDT
Good emotion. Nicely done.
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Jul 27, 2008, 4:55pm EDT
Beautiful heartwarming poem Heather.
Cara D. Jul 27, 2008, 5:46pm EDT
This is excellent!
Heidianna "Coriander" T. Jul 27, 2008, 6:35pm EDT
Ok, I admit that this made me cry! The message is beautiful.

I was also reminded of the hymn "Just as I am."
Lawrence U. Jul 27, 2008, 6:44pm EDT
This is a wonderful poem, Heather. The last stanza takes the cake, so to speak - I love it!
J R B. Jul 27, 2008, 7:21pm EDT
This is so good, Heather. You need to have your poems published.
Alison Pearce Jul 27, 2008, 7:33pm EDT
Beautiful!!
Bob C. Jul 27, 2008, 9:02pm EDT
Awesome Heather!! Thank you for sharing this!
vickey w Jul 27, 2008, 9:48pm EDT
One of the best poems that I have read in awhile... It was beautiful Heather.
Debby O. Jul 27, 2008, 10:48pm EDT
excellent Heather!
Nancy N. Jul 27, 2008, 11:38pm EDT
A 10 for you, Heather. Very beautiful. Thanks for reminding me. :)
Tiffany G. Jul 27, 2008, 11:50pm EDT
This was very touching Heather! Glad you shared it!
Kerrell g. Jul 28, 2008, 12:36am EDT
Great job, Heather!
Beverly T. Jul 28, 2008, 2:22am EDT
Heather, this just touches me deeply. Very well expressed. It is very much worth the time to read. Thanks for inviting me to read this. God bless you, friend!


Girly Comments & Graphics
Terry Collett Jul 28, 2008, 3:30am EDT
Fine poem.
Rita j. Jul 28, 2008, 8:33am EDT
Love it! Love it! Love it!
Julie S. Jul 28, 2008, 9:45am EDT
Very nice.
Sharon B. Jul 28, 2008, 11:13am EDT
this is great!!!
Otelia S. Jul 28, 2008, 12:35pm EDT
I couldn't have said it betta myself!
I enjoyed this tremendously!
Thanks for sharing.
amy s. Jul 28, 2008, 8:35pm EDT
God Bless you my sister and may he keep you always safe and sound
Sheila Deeth Jul 28, 2008, 8:38pm EDT
Beautiful Heather. I really loved the last verse.
Barbara B. Jul 28, 2008, 8:44pm EDT
Oooh my goodness Heather this pierced mine heart also
my dear friend. Glad I finally got around to read this I've
been trying to catch up with everyone.
Barbara B. Jul 28, 2008, 8:46pm EDT
Now you must have many more where this one came from
so let us all here on Gather view them dear lady help lift
our spirits up alright? *smiles*
carolyn m. Jul 28, 2008, 9:23pm EDT
that was so loveley and i agree with barbara please write some more thank you so much for shareing such beauty
I am so sorry I almost missed this poem Heather. It is an excellent piece of work, I love it.
Thank you for your inspiration.......
Janet Somewhere Up On The Mount Aug 4, 2008, 12:38pm EDT
Came back for another look Heather.
Looks like prayers are working for Morgan ; )
God Bless You
Missy Cline Aug 4, 2008, 5:56pm EDT
absolutely wonderful Heather!!!!
Abby N. Aug 8, 2008, 6:46pm EDT
Beautiful!
Abby N. Aug 8, 2008, 6:46pm EDT
ten!
Beverly P. Aug 12, 2008, 1:04pm EDT
awesome!
julie c. Jul 22, 2009, 12:12pm EDT
awsome

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