The Cross

lensdailydiary Uncategorized April 16, 2019 0 Minutes

“If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.”
Matthew 16:24

My cross
Is heavy
I stagger
And fall
Beneath
The weight
Of this life
Trying
To rise
Disillusioned,  hurt,  cynical,  angry,  revengeful,  troubled
I am apt to blame others for my shortcomings and failures
I aim to
Stand
Upright
Shoulder
My burden
Move ever
Higher to
Carry my
Cross

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Born Stepney, London, England. Emigrated to Canada. Married, two children, six grandchildren. Worked in accounting for 40 years, no degree or accreditation. Retired December, 2005. LOVE soccer. Tottenham Hotspur. Read historical and fantasy fiction.. View all posts by lensdailydiary

Published April 16, 2019

10 thoughts on “The Cross”

Author Ryan Callahan says:

April 16, 2019 at 4:02 pm

Amen sir! God bless you!

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lensdailydiary says:

April 16, 2019 at 4:04 pm

Thanks Ryan.

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Create Space says:

April 16, 2019 at 4:05 pm

Very effective approach Len!

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lensdailydiary says:

April 16, 2019 at 4:11 pm

Thanks Marie.

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Violet Lentz says:

April 16, 2019 at 4:23 pm

I think we can all identify with this , Len, regardless of religious affiliation, as each one of us has been given their own cross to carry.

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1. lensdailydiary says:
  
  April 16, 2019 at 7:30 pm
  
  Very True Violet. This crosses all boundaries.
  
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mylilplace says:

April 21, 2019 at 4:46 am

Nice rhythm, perfect for this poem. Perfectly timed for Easter as we ponder our crosses and our new beginnings. Hopefully…

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lensdailydiary says:

April 21, 2019 at 6:03 pm

Thank you for your kind comment. Happy Easter.

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awisewomansjourney says:

April 22, 2019 at 4:46 pm

Very beautiful! ❤

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1. lensdailydiary says:
  
  April 22, 2019 at 4:51 pm
  
  Thanks for your kind words Deborah.
  
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