Tim

Please understand I feel your pain,
I've been where you are now;
You think you'll never love again,
Not sure you even know how.
The walls you've built around your heart
To keep the pain at bay
Don't work, you see, but keep it in;
High walls just work that way...
No sun can shine upon your soul,
No beauty for your eyes;
No knowledge of Love's saving grace
Behind those high walls lies...
But bring them down and what a change!
God's grace and peace stream in
To burn away the hurt and pain,
And let Love shine again.
It seems like they will never end,
The cruelties you face,
Tear down the walls and live again-
Let Love the pain erase...


 (Notification of Selection of the poem Tim for publication by Poetry.Com in its anthology book Letters From the Soul): 

In celebration of the unique talent that you have displayed, we wish to publish your poem in what promises to be one of the most highly sought-after collections of poetry we have ever published . . .

     Letters from the Soul, scheduled for publication in Winter 2002, will be a classic, coffee-table quality hardbound volume printed on fine-milled paper specifically selected to last for generations. It will make a handsome addition to any library, a treasured family keepsake, or a highly valued personal gift. And best of all, this magnificent volume will showcase the poetry of JoniBeth Montgomery!

     Your poem was selected for publication, and as a contest semi-finalist, based on your unique talent and artistic vision. We believe it will add to the importance and appeal of this edition.

Copyright August 2002 Joni Montgomery