Go On

October 14, 2021

by Carl Goodwill

Through the words of his poetry, Carl shares how he has found God's grace in times of suffering.

I met mortality today
It came to struggle and cause a fray
Through good works, it’s kept at bay
When to return, it did not say

Rising from a hospital bed
Some thoughts came into my head
God’s grace abounds. It’s truly said
Keep living well until you’re dead

To love your family is worth the fight
Give it your best. Give it your might
Avoid the darkness. Look for the light
Though others don't, do what’s right

Uninvited, death knocks at your door
It wants in. It wants the floor
Foiled, yet, it still wants more
Disrupt life’s walk - its daily chore

When to accept it as God’s will
When does the end bring more than chill
When is life the better still
When is passing the bitter pill

For now, I have death on the run
I’m blessed with more time in the sun
The end’s not near, but it has begun
The end, delayed, but not undone

By grace above I’m given peace
Time on earth has extended lease
More time for works, my sins decrease
More time to have God’s will increase

As is said, “Love all. Serve all.”
Resist the damning from a fall
Do right, work hard, answer the call
At life’s end, be standing tall