Shackles and Chains

by Shelby Bridges   Jul 10, 2005


Lord you reached down
and touched me when I ask you to
You released me
from the sorry as you said you'll do
You gave me strength
as you took away all the pains
Then you freed me
from my shackles and chains

Yes I no longer walk
in the darkness that surrounded me
I'm no longer blind
in your light you let me see
I don't look back
at the fears that made me lame
Because you freed me
from my shackles and chains

Now I look forwarded
to every day you let me live
And I'm thankful
for the blessings that you give
As I look around
at all the greed along with shame
I'm glade you freed me
from my shackles and chains

Thank you Lord

First of all this a poem that came to me like a song..The feedback I get from people is that this a prison poem..My first thought was to delete it...but I like it...It speakes about a faith that is strong...I have never been in prison ,,,,or in jail since I was a teenager,,,lol...Maybe one day I will write a poem about
the jail thing....... But on the otherhand ,,,,whats wrong with someone being in prison and finding the Lord...Think about it.....Shelby....

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  • 19 years ago

    by Ann Stareyes

    A very uplifting write...truly enjoyed...

    Love Ann

  • 19 years ago

    by Marjan

    absolutely incredible. one of the best
    poems I have ever read.
    much love,
    marjan

  • 19 years ago

    by Marjan

    yeah, thanks lord.
    that was beautiful.
    Lord is AMAZING.
    much love,
    marjan

  • 19 years ago

    by Anne Conner

    This poem has a beautiful meaning to it, so I really like it. The flow in the first stanza could use a little bit of work, but over all it was very good too. Keep writing and living for the Lord.
    ~anne~

  • 19 years ago

    by Angie

    Shelby, this is so very beautiful... one of your best writes. Keep the faith.

    Smiles, Hugs and Love, Angela