Surplus of prosperity!!



We were born into this world screaming out our lungs.
Learning to understand words we speak with our tongues.
And then there came a time when we searched for that peace.
Blessings came from God a surplus of prosperity!

In this surplus we never thought we needed.
That at the time of birth God had already completed.
And as we got to know his nature we found out the truth.
That in His grace and mercy we found a surplus too!

 I've had some hard times but there has never been a doubt.
That when I fell to the ground my surplus brought me out.
Still seeking the goodness of my Father I always kneel and pray.
Thanking Him for the blessings that continually comes my way!

Doctors said I wouldn't make it, but all that has been made a lie.
Here I am writing to you of the surplus that wouldn't let me die.
Prosperity He gave me and wisdom like a fresh breath of air.
Trusting always in Him knowing, my surplus shows He care!
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Submitted on December 20, 2015

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Closest metre Iambic heptameter
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Words 177
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4

Carl Semien

Hi.....my name is Carl Anthony Semien, I was born on Oct 25th 1957 in Lake Charles, La. I found my passion for writing poetry when I entered my first poetry contest with Poetry.com in 1997 with the poem "A Place" which gave me my first poetry Editor's Choice Award. Since then I've published two poetry books and received 5 more Awards. Writing is a vent for me and I'm a better person because of it! Now I reside in Hollywood, Ca. Where I continue writing to inspire, encourage, and challenge my readers and other fellow poets out there! Hope my poems brings optimism, change, to make this world a better place. And most importantly, when my life is over, let it be said....."I Contributed more than I Criticized!" more…

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