D.L. Carroll - Poetry

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D.L. Carroll

~ Purpose ~
On occasion we wonder what our purpose in life is,
We don’t listen to our inner voice, ignoring his.
Something inside propels us to act,
Yet we often fail to recognize it and simply don’t react.
Perhaps we have known all along,
But we are too afraid that we could be wrong.
We must take a chance on our given talent,
Each and every one of us can be valiant.
If we veer off track,
Something inside will pull us back.
Maybe it could be we are being tested,
So when our individual purpose becomes clear, it is not ignored or rejected.

~Belief~
In 2005, roughly 6.4 billion people populated the world.
It was estimated that 750 million(8.5%) didn't believe in God,
leaving 5.7 billion (91.5%) of the world population with many diverse religions and one common
belief; They believe in God.

Are we more similar than we are different?
Through adversity, the answer becomes apparent.
Those who believe in God will reach out to him,
begging and pleading with God to help them.
During their time of need,
God provides an invisible, yet divine, gift indeed.
It is through faith and shame,
I find in essence, we are the same.

~Forgiveness~
Either out in the sun or hiding in from the rain,
There is no doubt, at some point you will weather pain.
People make mistakes, both big and small,
Perhaps many reasons contribute to them all.
Why hold onto a grudge,
Who appointed you to be the jury and the judge.
Rather learn and move on,
To a life of laughter, love and fun.
One can’t peacefully live,
Spending your entire life, refusing to forgive.

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