Rate:4.9 / 9 votes

Moving Forward

Sharona Reeves

Free Verse
Thank you, Lord, for giving me the strength to move forward,
For building a wall for me to climb.
You’ve moved mountains while I stalled time.
Had no hope.
I was blind.

A tainted angel,
I’ve seen war.
Rich with love, yet ultimately poor.

Your motivation has healed me.
With hesitation, I’ve learned your light is key.
A revelation, now I see.

You mean the world to me.
You move me forward.
Still, I grow.

I want You to know
I love You so.

About this poem

Faith driven

Font size:
Collection       
 

Written on 2013

Submitted by sharona.reeves81 on February 19, 2025

Modified by sharona.reeves81 on February 19, 2025

30 sec read
343

Quick analysis:

Scheme ABBXX XXX CCC CAD DD
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 448
Words 102
Stanzas 5
Stanza Lengths 5, 3, 3, 3, 2
Full analysis for Moving Forward »

Sharona Reeves

 · 1981 · Florida

Sharona Reeves is a dedicated autism advocate and registered behavior technician currently pursuing a master's degree in applied behavior analysis. In her spare time, she indulges in free verse writing, a passion she has nurtured since childhood. Her interests span creative writing, hiking, and gardening as she continues to pursue her aspirations as a novelist. Originally from Tampa, FL, and raised in Memphis, TN, Sharona now resides in rural Mississippi. more…

All Sharona Reeves poems | Sharona Reeves Books

27 fans

Discuss the poem Moving Forward with the community...

11 Comments
  • alanswansea18
    alanswansea18
    It's good to see you again.
    LikeReply 127 days ago
  • Dianejean57
    Dianejean57
    Hello my dear friend.
    LikeReply 127 days ago
  • karlcfolkes
    karlcfolkes
    In touch with your divine inner self. Thank you for this composition.
    LikeReply 129 days ago
  • donka_k
    donka_k
    Inspiring and heart-felt. I love the Lord too. "A revelation, now I see" Yes, it's by revelation we love Him and by revelation He heals us.
    LikeReply 129 days ago
    • sharona.reeves81
      sharona.reeves81
      appreciate your kind words
      LikeReply27 days ago
    • donka_k
      donka_k
      You are welcome. Keep the flame burning.
      LikeReply27 days ago
  • dawg4jesus
    dawg4jesus
    I love the Lord too. Thank you for sharing your faith.
    LikeReply 129 days ago
  • BellaTheMilkCarton
    BellaTheMilkCarton
    nice
    LikeReply 11 month ago
  • mark.e.s
    mark.e.s
    Words I need to take to heart.
    LikeReply 11 month ago
    • sharona.reeves81
      sharona.reeves81
      it took me ten years to share them. If you can take them, and use them for good, please do. always grateful for your engagement!
      LikeReply 11 month ago
  • Akinpet23
    Akinpet23
    Filled with grace that smoothens life race.
    LikeReply 21 month ago
    • sharona.reeves81
      sharona.reeves81
      amen. Grace is a necessary virtue in today's world.
      LikeReply1 month ago
  • michaelc.24521
    michaelc.24521
    I feel "Moving Forward"; Sharona's most recent poem is refreshing. In a world with a thin line being the difference between love and hate, it is most expedient to recognize that an Infinitely Higher Being exists, ready to provide that which we need to try yet again, what it is that defines our success. Or to improve upon our most recent successes which sees us welcoming gladly, our next challenge in Life.

    Plus this poem is laced with great rhymes from stanza to stanza. Well done Sharona Reeves!     
    LikeReply 21 month ago
    • sharona.reeves81
      sharona.reeves81
      thank you! It's brevity gets to me, but at the same time, it feels complete.
      LikeReply1 month ago
  • ThembieAngieeMt
    ThembieAngieeMt
    Your poem is really powerful. I love how it captures the journey of struggle, growth, and faith. The imagery of climbing walls and moving mountains is so relatable,it’s like you're expressing how sometimes life holds us back, but with faith, we can push through. I also really like the line "Rich with love, yet ultimately poor",it feels like a reflection on how love is priceless but can still leave us feeling empty at times. The transition from hesitation to clarity really stands out too. It’s like a realization that the light of faith is what guides us. You can really feel the growth in this one. Well done. 
    LikeReply 21 month ago
  • philmaund
    philmaund
    I find that the people I admire the most are the ones who have conquered the most difficulties and come out shining. I love the second line.
    LikeReply 21 month ago
    • sharona.reeves81
      sharona.reeves81
      thank you Sir. Grateful for you reading and engaging. Grateful God is there with me, especially through those dark times
      LikeReply 11 month ago

Translation

Find a translation for this poem in other languages:

Select another language:

  • - Select -
  • 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
  • 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
  • Español (Spanish)
  • Esperanto (Esperanto)
  • 日本語 (Japanese)
  • Português (Portuguese)
  • Deutsch (German)
  • العربية (Arabic)
  • Français (French)
  • Русский (Russian)
  • ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
  • 한국어 (Korean)
  • עברית (Hebrew)
  • Gaeilge (Irish)
  • Українська (Ukrainian)
  • اردو (Urdu)
  • Magyar (Hungarian)
  • मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
  • Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Italiano (Italian)
  • தமிழ் (Tamil)
  • Türkçe (Turkish)
  • తెలుగు (Telugu)
  • ภาษาไทย (Thai)
  • Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
  • Čeština (Czech)
  • Polski (Polish)
  • Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Românește (Romanian)
  • Nederlands (Dutch)
  • Ελληνικά (Greek)
  • Latinum (Latin)
  • Svenska (Swedish)
  • Dansk (Danish)
  • Suomi (Finnish)
  • فارسی (Persian)
  • ייִדיש (Yiddish)
  • հայերեն (Armenian)
  • Norsk (Norwegian)
  • English (English)

Citation

Use the citation below to add this poem to your bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"Moving Forward" Poetry.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2025. Web. 22 Mar. 2025. <https://www.poetry.com/poem/213910/moving-forward>.

Powered by CITE.ME Cite.Me

Become a member!

Join our community of poets and poetry lovers to share your work and offer feedback and encouragement to writers all over the world!

More poems by

Sharona Reeves

»

March 2025

Poetry Contest

Join our monthly contest for an opportunity to win cash prizes and attain global acclaim for your talent.
9
days
19
hours
39
minutes
88 entries submitted — 62 remaining

Special Program

Earn Rewards!

Unlock exciting rewards such as a free mug and free contest pass by commenting on fellow members' poems today!

Our awesome collection of

Promoted Poems

»

Browse Poetry.com

#ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ 

Quiz

Are you a poetry master?

»
Who is the author of the renowned poem collection "Leaves of Grass"?
A Emily Dickinson
B Walt Whitman
C Langston Hughes
D Robert Frost