There's no shame in asking for help To lift you up and walk alongside While you learn to live, from today, Free from the shackles of yesterday. A verse from my poem 'Choose to Forgive' Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry You can BUY my poems and verses at beverleyjoy.redbubble.com
The Mud Puddle on Memory Lane
Forgiveness is getting up and walking away From sitting in the mud puddle on memory lane Sitting in the pain, conversations and actions Of past events and attached emotions. A verse from my poem 'Choose to Forgive'. Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry You can BUY my poems and verses at beverleyjoy.redbubble.com
Choose to Forgive
INTRO: I wrote this poem at a time when I felt stuck in life. Challenges from my troubled upbringing were proving difficult to get unstuck from the mud of my past. I was reaping the results of ignorant bad decisions that I had made over the years. It is easy to say, 'I forgive you.'... Continue Reading →
It Takes Two to Tango
INTRO: This Christian poem is based on the Bible Story of The Adulterous Woman. John 8:1-11. I titled this poem 'It Takes Two To Tango' to highlight the scheme of the religious leaders to trap Jesus, but they overlooked a crucial element of the Mosaic Law, found in Leviticus Chapter 20, which they were referring... Continue Reading →
My Sin is Removed
INTRO: I wrote this Christian poem in 2014 after writing my poem "Christ Lives in Me.' I was riddled with guilt and shame over my old life and struggling to believe Isaiah 43:25 and Psalm 103:12. Over time, with much prayer and study of God's Word, I was able to believe, without a doubt, that... Continue Reading →
Stop Pecking Each Other…
Stop pecking each other like chooks in a pen Stop grovelling, stop squabbling, Spread our wings and fly free High above mediocrity. A verse from my poem 'Forgiveness' Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry My poems and verses are now available to buy at beverleyjoy.redbubble.com
Forgiveness Sets Both Parties Free
Forgiveness sets both parties free Clears the mind, makes way for peace It corrects misunderstanding It empowers and energizes. A verse from my poem 'Forgiveness' Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry
Be the One to Start the Trend
Be the one to start the trend Clear the past of ill feelings and revenge Be the one to soothe old pains Give opportunity to create change. A verse from my poem 'Forgiveness' Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry
Forgiveness
INTRO: I wrote this poem in 2013 and it is based ONLY around a disagreement and argument within a family or friendship in which loved ones are angry and hurt by actions and words from both sides and where it is possible to mend relationships. This poem is NOT about abusive, destructive relationships which, from... Continue Reading →