Last Resort? No!

 PAD Challenge day 13: For today’s prompt, take the phrase “Last (blank),” replace the blank with a word or phrase, make the new phrase the title of your poem, and then, write the poem.

It is mankind’s best defense

Against worry’s vices

Divine-dealt deliv’rance when

Temptation entices

Bulwark bearing us to God

Transport from our sorrow

Warrior in whispers shod

Lifeline all may borrow

Faith and hope-sweet fellowship

Fading fear’s foreshadow

Quiet haven in the grip

Of heart-bleeding battle

Communion with He who knows

The Unknown stilling waiting

Light where darkness bares its woes

…hunger, hurt abating

Soul-aches searing Cup resigned

Rod of trust and courage

Surrender and strength entwined

Worship’s humble homage

Peace in life’s complexities

And as death releases

Confession and Favor’s pleas

When we pray to Jesus

© Janet Martin