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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 4 – Masters)
Topic: TREND (12/07/23)
Life gave me two trends
From which I could choose
When I chose the wrong one
I was singing the blues

There’s the world’s trend
Seeking fame
Seeking cash
Following that trend
Turned my life into trash

When I focused too much on that trend
There were rifts in my life
That I had to mend

I pulled so far away
From my precious Friend
There was so much I needed to amend
To make up for following
That negative trend.

When the world’s trend I chose to follow
The results were so empty
The results were so hollow

Then I chose to turn
from that negative trend
Of that path I had followed
I declared “The end!”

I reject it
I refuse
Only one truth I’ll use
The truth in His Word
The other so absurd

This is the trend
I choose this day
To have His truth
Always hold sway
In my life

To follow the trend
Of Jesus my friend
Brings joy
Brings true bliss

The truth is this
Where you trend
Is where you will end
Up

I love you Lord
I want to trend
to follow you more
Such joy is in store

Let the glory start
Right here in my heart

I want my trend to be
Going higher and higher
Until I’m set on fire
For You
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Bonnie Clarkson
12/19/23
I am a sucker for poems that rhyme and have rhythm. Your poem has some of that and I like it. Good job following the prompt.

I'd like to see you try doing more rhythm, that is, basing a line upon following the accent and number of the syllables.

Keep writing.
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
12/21/23
This is a beautiful love poem and I can feel your passion for Jesus. You definitely nailed the topic. I know repetition is important in poetry, but using the topic word too often might make it feel like you didn't trust that it would be seen. Trust yourself. It's a lovely piece and has a clear message.