Life Runs Its Course
Richard Groff 1957 (Pottstown, Pa.)
When waking up no longer seems appealing
When going out has finally lost its charm
You’ll find me waiting on the shore for healing
Deep in the cove where I cannot be harmed
As I walked beside the deep and troubled waters
A strong wind from the east was blowing in
Waves crashed upon the beach; the whole earth shuddered
Above the rocks I saw the Son of Man
At last I found the One who truly loves me
Nobody else could ever change my path
God is the One who always is above me
I will not fear; I will not feel his wrath
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Written on May 17, 2016
Submitted by dawg4jesus on July 21, 2022
Modified on March 05, 2023
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | AXAX XXXX BCBC |
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Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
Characters | 522 |
Words | 107 |
Stanzas | 3 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4 |
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