If you’ve ever suffered the pain of giving too much to unrequited love then you know what I’m talking about. This poem is my personal experience of pain and heartbreak turned redeemed and blessed. Enjoy!
A Call to True Love and Purity by Laurie Krawchuk
My friends have done it, given themselves away I did say go away - no way For the longest time I held off against culture Then it happened to me just like a vulture One day he came along, I thought love was true I liked him a lot, more than he knew It was not reciprocated If I’d only NOT dated This insecure immature selfish guy Then I wouldn’t have to cry For years it hurt me bad Put me in depression so sad I wanted to kill myself to stop the pain Couldn’t do it, die in vain Couldn’t stand to hurt my Dad He loved me so I couldn’t make him sad I ended up a mental case In a mental hospital what a waste I walked in, I knew my name But no identity could I claim Didn’t know me who I was Had no more dreams and all because I had given myself away Before that wedding day Yeah it really messed me up Therapists, classes, hospitals and such Money money out the door Trying to save what was before It not only stripped my virginity It was my soul and my identity I felt dirty and degraded Worthless rejected and berated Ashamed guilty and alone With no one to call my own He stole that from me But I gave it, couldn’t be I lost what was priceless Now my regret is useless It’s too late, gone in an instant What was supposed to be heaven-sent Beautiful wonderful my true love I call on God in heaven above For I met a guy took me to church Gave my heart to Jesus to leave the hurt He wasn’t the one God helped me see There was one better suited just for me Around the corner if I’d just let God choose He’d bring me the guy I wouldn’t lose So I did- Gave up my will Said I’m tired of dating games they make me ill I vowed not to date just me myself and I Went out that night and met a guy I was not interested because I was done Just wanted to dance and have fun We danced together still not caring Saw him sometimes still not sharing He’s always there someone to talk to Maybe a friend we could go and do Something fun, hang out that’s all Nothing much not ready to fall For someone who hurts me Or someone who would desert me Ok so good would be a friend Maybe a boyfriend but what’s wrong with him So I said ok lets make a date Take it slow --hesitate Spent more time in his company And I began to see This person-my best friend Treating me right -I was falling for him It was mutual we both agreed Then he asked to marry me He’s the one- the one for me God gave me grace and great mercy I think back to the day that I didn’t want to live I had no more love- nothing to give Then God showed me a vision of daisies in a field It was a hope of new life revealed He told me I mattered -my identity he’d protect His love was true not one of reject I still have scars of the me I gave away But I also have forgiveness and a Savior that’s here to stay His name is Jesus and I’m sharing my story with you today To be that person that speaks truth to tell you to say NO WAY Not today – go away Don’t give yourself away Don’t go astray Don’t delay Go now today And stop this foolishness this drama Or you might end up a mama With a baby on the way Or worse. If you’ve started down this path It’s not too late to turn from wrath Make a new vow to stop and wait Wait to make that wedding date Go seek God put your hope in him Make a new start and begin again It’s worth the wait and you can trust In this one who’s called Jesus Get on your knees confess all of your heart Repent -a light -a brand new start Don’t worry about what others will say Talk is cheap and sadly they will have to pay As for you -you’ve chosen just Don’t do the expected- but do what you must To be a new example in this messed up culture An example of patience and purity to be sure It can be done- I wish someone had told me so But then God couldn’t use me so that all of you could know So take my story -use it to your advantage Learn from my mistake while you’re still of young age You’ve heard the message I’m preaching right to your face Don’t deny it, it will only bring you much disgrace. But make the choice to honor what God has given to only you- you alone From the one who’s on the throne A life of true love A life that’s true It’s the life that he set-aside just for you. True Love and Purity, Laurie
