At Last

ashan1614 on Jul 28, 2011

Tags: acceptance, appreciation, At last, drama, God, love, Peace, respect, sanctuary

I have been dealing with a lot of personal drama lately. But I have decided to (finally) put it in God’s hands and let it go for good. Those who want to keep drama and strife going will have to do it alone. I can’t single-handedly save everyone; I can’t make people love, accept or appreciate me. I won’t be dragged into it anymore; I want peace.

At last, peace pervading every space

Each nook and cranny of my mind

Having once lost my ability to feel

Anything at all through the wall I had constructed

Tired of being hurt, used, taken for granted

Through a tiny hole I watched

As those who claimed to care marched off one by one

Feet pounding the pavement in deafening cadence

I didn’t think I’d asked for much

Love and appreciation, respect

Apparently more than they were willing to give

More interested in getting

Grasping the scraps that remained

Fleeing, their grubby little hands filled with my treasures

At last I am equipped with the tools

Needed to build my sanctuary, rather than a prison

Safe from prying eyes and sticky fingers

Free from guilt, bitterness or obligation

To the oppressors

No more a victim, but a victor

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Christine Ramsay on Jul 28, 2011
You express your feelings so well in this poem. You really come over as the victor.
Freethinking on Jul 28, 2011
Hooray for you and your strength!
Eldridge on Jul 28, 2011
Hmm, that is thoughtful. I hope that nothing bad happened. Stay strong!
Michele Safford on Jul 28, 2011
That’s an excellent poem Andrea!! It’s so ironic that I have recently declared the same!! Your poem says it all!! No more drama!! Peace and love!!
1hopefulman on Jul 28, 2011
You have done the best thing you can do, Psalm 55:22 Good News Translation (GNT) 22 Leave your troubles with the Lord, and he will defend you; he never lets honest people be defeated.
May God give you the peace and strength you need.
Francois Hagnere on Jul 28, 2011
Another great share. Be strong, Andrea! Blessings.
MINISTER MARLENE SISTA REAL on Jul 28, 2011
Strong and powerful poem. This poem spills over with power. God has been good to you. God bless!

To God be the glory for he gave you the victory and it shows.
MINISTER MARLENE SISTA REAL on Jul 28, 2011
I also looked over your articles on Wiki. I loved all your photo choices. The one above is precious.
CA Johnson on Jul 28, 2011
I am so glad that you found a way to get over your drama. It is better to let it go and leave it in God’s hands. Thanks for sharing.
neopisiva on Jul 28, 2011
Great one!You won out of it, and as you said, you decided not to be a victim…
LoveDoctor on Jul 28, 2011
This is a very good decision that you have made. Stay strong and move forward. don’t allow anyone nor anything to control you.
erwinkennythomas on Jul 29, 2011
v. touching! one for the books!
olea33 on Jul 29, 2011
The right decision.
Ruby Hawk on Jul 30, 2011
Drama has no place in a peaceful existence. I love the quiet life. Friends are great if they are true friends, otherwise, let them go.
Tulan on Jul 30, 2011
You come across as a strong lady.
Gail Cavanaugh on Jul 30, 2011
Excellent choice! God has the perfect solution.
PartizAnka on Aug 3, 2011
Exceptionally beutiful poem! You are right, sometimes we need to put it in God’s hand and let it flow in the stream of life.
T. S. Lewis on Aug 5, 2011
Shalom…
Francois Hagnere on Aug 5, 2011
Revisiting and supporting you my friend. God bless you always!
StudentWriter on Aug 7, 2011
Wow very well written poem

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