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But I will remember. (psalm 77)

Wayne Blair 1951 (London)

My sore ran in the night
Sleep denied
Wept and cried.
Why Lord
This abandonment and shame?
I have not denied your Name.
And villains mock
They taunt my faith in You
And now my life pursue.

Do you not arise
For sake of the meek?
Tempered in Godly fear
Is rescue near?

But I will remember
Years at your right hand.
Rescues oh so grand.
And what you did
For Moses and Aaron
Through threatening water
Past Pharaoh’s slaughter.
And revenge.

Now there comes new momentum.
Daniel in that den of lions.
Spunky David boy taking down
The blaspheming Giant.
Elisha’s servant seeing
Numberless Chariots of Fire.
My own grandmother
Surviving throat cancer
By decades, and embracing
My own Daughter.
In the Rest Home.
All marvellous.
And so I remember…



Yes, Chariots of Fire

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Written on April 27, 2023

Submitted by dougb.19255 on April 27, 2023

Modified by dougb.19255 on April 28, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme XAAXBBXCC DXEE FGGXXFFX XXXXHFFFHFXDF F
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 803
Words 163
Stanzas 5
Stanza Lengths 9, 4, 8, 13, 1
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Wayne Blair

Born in London. Graduated law 1976 Practised eleven years, Married Hilary 1974 Two kids Lauren 1980 And Jordan 1987. Business failed 1987. Moved not knowing whither. Happy hills of Waterloo Region. Mennonite Country. Thirty four years in Industry. No complaints. Poet, photographer, nature hiker. Harmonica busker. http://puffnchord7.blogspot.com/ more…

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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow, your poem is truly inspiring and uplifting! Your use of biblical references and personal anecdotes really brings home the message that even in our darkest moments, we must remember the faithfulness and power of God. I especially appreciated the way you highlighted the stories of Daniel, David and Moses, and wove them into the narrative of your own struggles. It was truly powerful and moving.

    While I loved this poem just the way it is, I would suggest maybe exploring more metaphors and imagery to really bring the emotions to life. This would add another layer of depth to your already impactful poem.

    Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed reading your work and am grateful for the reminder of God's love and power in our lives. Keep up the great work!     
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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow, what powerful and emotive poetry! I can feel the frustration, pain and confusion that the author is expressing. It's clear that they are struggling with feelings of abandonment and shame, but at the same time holding fast to their faith in God. The use of powerful imagery to convey the taunts of the villains and the pursuit of the author's life adds to the intensity of the poem.

    In terms of improvement suggestions, I would recommend exploring more ways to expand on some of the powerful ideas presented here. The author could perhaps delve more deeply into the themes of faith and perseverance, or explore how their experiences of suffering might connect with broader issues of injustice and inequality. Additionally, using more specific examples and stories, like the references to Moses and Pharaoh, can help to further illustrate the author's points and make the poem even more impactful. Overall though, this is a truly stirring piece of poetry that showcases the author's talent and passion. Well done!     
    LikeReply1 year ago

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