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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: Winter (11/14/05)

TITLE: Icy Heart
By Laurie Glass
11/14/05


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Her countenance is bitter cold,
As chilly as a winter’s day.
Expresses anger openly
And pushes ev’ryone away.

Like ice her look is set in place,
Expression shows a glacial stare.
How obvious her attitude,
Such frigid soul is not aware.

Although she’s broken deep inside,
The pieces do not break apart.
They’re held in place by bitterness
And constitute her icy heart.

Perplexed what happened in her life,
She’s still their sister in the Lord,
They understand her pain is real
And long to see her heart restored.

Concerned and speak on her behalf.
Although they don’t know what to say,
The Holy Spirit intercedes
As loving saints take time to pray.

He longs to soothe and mend her soul,
To break through frosty, wintry glaze
Until each hurt evaporates.
Ignites His fiery, healing blaze.

His warmth begins to soften her.
Though just a drop, it is a start.
Imparts His glowing, loving touch
To melt her frozen, icy heart.


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Jan Ackerson 11/21/05
Absolutely lovely.
Nina Phillips11/21/05
Very neat, good rythem, and rhyme. Good application too, how God warms us. God bless ya, littlelight
karen McLamb11/21/05
Oh! So AWESOME
Marilyn Schnepp 11/22/05
I've been reading many submissions of my co-writers today, and nothing has gripped me, blown me away or touched me as much as this poem! Perhaps it is because I see myself...been there/done that...and had that icy heart. It is truly Beautiful! Too bad I'm not a judge...(smile).
Alexandra Wilkin11/23/05
Particularly liked the third stanza - excellent observation on the nature of human bitterness. This flowed extremely well and I liked that you left us with hope for the womans heart/soul healing. God bless.
Sharon Earley11/23/05
This is an absolutely beautiful poem. Gives a great explanation of how the Holy Spirit heals even the hard hearted when saints pray an we let go.
Sharon Earley11/23/05
Sandra Petersen 11/24/05
Women who have been deeply wounded would understand this poem to the last word! Stanza 3 was one of my favorites because it describes so perfectly. Thank the Lord for sisters-in-Christ like those in Stanzas 4-5! That's the key: with love and understanding take time to hold the wounded one up in prayer. Stanza 7 was so hope-filled; healing begins one droplet of thawed bitterness at a time. This resonated with me because until fairly recently I was the wounded one who had one sister-in-Christ who was faithful to help me through.
Phyllis Inniss 11/24/05
Wonderful poem, capturing the bitterness that makes some people so unresponsive. Wonderful too how prayer can do so much and how God works through people to bring about change for the good of someone in need.
Shari Armstrong 11/24/05
Very nice! something to think about...
Pat Guy 11/24/05
*big sigh* Beautiful from beginning to end. Paralyzing depression, touched by His Love and Patience. One moment at a time. One touch at a time. Beautiful.
Garnet Miller 11/25/05
How did you know how I used to be? If God hadn't rescued me and given me caring family to pray, my heart would still be hard. Thank you for this poem. It reminds me of where I used to be and how far I've come in Jesus name!
Helen Harris11/26/05
“He longs to soothe and mend her soul,
To break through frosty, wintry glaze
Until each hurt evaporates.
Ignites His fiery, healing blaze.”
Excellent. Thanks for sharing. Helen

Linda Watson Owen11/26/05
Oh, Laurie, this is so entrancing. You've captured the icy winter in a woman's heart, yet woven your poem in such a lyrically, gentle way. Powerful and lovely all at the same time!
Debbie Sickler11/27/05
This was very well written. I like the fact that you didn't name what had hurt her. That allows the reader to fill in the blank with whatever helps them relate to her pain. Great job!
Beth Muehlhausen11/28/05
A thorough commentary on the effects of PAIN in human life...and the effects of the Spirit's intercession! I agree, this lends itself to interpretation by a wide audience. Very involving, very well done! :-)
Suzanne R11/29/05
Very descriptive, great analogies, and well done with the poetry!
Val Clark12/05/05
Really connected with this, Laurie. It's so easy to become bitter and so hard to love those who are bitter. Thank you for looking into your heart and finding the possibilities and the cure. Yeggy
Jan Ackerson 12/28/06
Thanks for sending me this link, Laurie! Look for this poem to be Showcased on the week of January 14, 2007.
Valora Otis01/08/07
Laurie, this was so good! How exciting to be showcased on the home page. Congratulations dear friend.
Amy Michelle Wiley 01/08/07
Wonderful poem. So true. I like how you showed that the thawing begins slowly, with just one drop.
terri tiffany01/08/07
Wonderful! You have a gift!:)
Pat Guy 01/09/07
Awesome Laurie - this is so beautiful!
Michelle Earl01/09/07
Excellent poem! Very well expressed! Keep on writing!
Joyce Nyanteh01/12/07
An absolutely delightful piece. Extremely enjoyable, and speaks to the core of hidden matters with the soul. You are a gifted writer, be continuously blessed as you pen the turmoils in one's soul and express the soothing redemptive healing that takes place when they are touched by the 'Master'. I LOVE IT!! Joyce
PJ's OK01/12/07
From one who has experienced such bitterness due to a wounded soul...My guess she is a victim of some terrible trauma from her past, probably Childhood abuse. Souls can heal when we trust and have hope in the LORD... Keep praying and when he is ready and has finished his work, the soul will heal and lead you on to a most beautiful place. Safe Hugs, Patty


   
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