Saturday, December 5, 2015

Bref Double Quatrain 1 a/x/b/c Quatrain 2 x/a/x/c Quatrain 3 a/x/a/b Final couplet a/b (x doesn't rhyme)

Taking Heart

Afraid to go to shopping mall,
Or anywhere where there’s a crowd.
Quick look around to see who’s there.
Take a deep breath and carry on.

Mass shootings happen frequently.
Has my own life slowed to a crawl?
Are days of peace completely through?
To travel just for those who dare?

No longer standing brave and tall,
But waiting for the next bad news.
When will the bombs begin to fall?
Our days are shadowed by a shroud.

In Christ, I find my wherewithal.
I’ll sing His praises long and loud! 

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