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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 2 – Intermediate)
Topic: Work (07/27/06)

TITLE: Winter In My Soul
By Laurie Glass
07/30/06


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Harsh arctic winds within me blow,
Bone chilling blizzard in my heart,
Stark bitterness packed in like snow.
Must work through frigid wintry pain,
Like ice, it will not break apart.

My harbored hurts have frozen me,
With stubborn heart, I won’t let go,
But cling to ice cold misery.
My pardon they do not deserve -
Hold on, although it hurts me so.

Bright Warming Glow appears to me,
Though I resist, Heat melts a drop.
This moment halts me, sobering,
How dare I choose to not forgive?
Don’t want His thawing work to stop.

Warm nail-scarred hands embrace my soul.
With penetrating healing touch,
Begins His work to make me whole.
Melts ice to puddles deep within,
Just what I needed, oh, so much.

The steam from One whose gentleness
Diffused, dissolved my glacial heart,
Restored my soul, and I am blessed.
I’m grateful for His work in me,
He caused the ice to break apart.


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Amy Nicholson08/04/06
The contrast between the temperatures was very effective.
Nice work. Good imagery. Touching.
Linda Watson Owen08/04/06
This is a gripping, chilling, and freeing poem! I love the ice imagery. It's so very true to the state of our hearts at times. Very skillful and effective writing indeed!!
Jan Ross08/09/06
I love the contrasts -- in fact it reminds me of something I wrote once! I think this is wonderfully done. God bless! :)
Edy T Johnson 08/11/06
This is beautiful writing, exquisite word choices that set a mood for your message. I especially liked the contrast you made between the icy heart and the warm nail-scarred hands. Write on!


   
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