‘My Heart’s Desire’: A Poem by Susan Steele Rives

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My Heart’s Desire

There is one thing that I long for,
_and another that I need.
One essential to my soul,
_the other made of dreams.

My heart tries to deceive me,
_wants what I can’t have.
The Spirit dwelling deep within me
_has a better plan.

I justify myself as worthy
_of what I desire.
In truth sometimes my best-laid plans
_ought perish in the fire.

Lord, help me trust you’ll give me
_everything I need.
Help me crucify those lofty
_yet misguided dreams.

Lord, help me be content to go
_down the path you made for me.
Help my weary soul to know
_You’re all I’ll ever need.

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Susan Steele Rives is a bookkeeper by profession. She has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in Christian education. She resides in the Ozark Mountain region of Missouri. She published her first poetry book, Dandelion: An Ozark Mountain Reflection, in 2024.

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