La Gina Gross

I almost gave up and quit today;
But, I remembered a "Miracle" of yesterday.
I remember the when my heart just cried;
You protected my mind from suicide!
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My sky is cloudy filled with nebulous clouds and ominous linings threatening to destroy any light!
Under my sky, I see the homeless … digging, searching, clawing for filthy pennies, dimes and nickels in sidewalks, alleyways, graveled streets and in muddy, puddles that are sunburned chocolate.
Hear the instruments playing?
See them dancing wildly, without consciousness screaming loudly in silence saying:
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Why do we fill our mind with whys?
When life becomes dark...or a love one dies?
Why ask a mere man to answer our replies?
When he didn't create moonlit nights or starry skies;
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Thou art my hiding place & shield;
O Lord, my life is what you build.
Your peaceful, presence, within me stirred;
I find Hope in your word!
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I was troubled at every hand;
My mind confused …. Didn't understand;
But Jesus saved a wretch like me;
And when morning came … I was free!
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Only God can provide mercy in the midst of life's trials and tests;
Touching you softly with his grace and whispering - "You Are Blessed"
Only God can heal our spirit … broken from sorrow and pain;
Allowing the sun to shine brightly through a rainbow after rain.
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Am I strong enough to see myself for me?
Destroying my mirage and insecurities;
Am I strong enough to battle my destructive mind?
Do I have the courage to be faithful, loving and kind?
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I wear a mask and behind that mask is fear;

fear of the pandemic that surrounds me;
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